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Office block studies … Ryedale House
Moving on from a 1960s office block on St Saviour’s Place to a 1970s office block on Piccadilly. Both usually appear on any list of ‘eyesores’.
Ryedale House, as it … More …
Office block studies … Hilary House
Recently I included a page on Stonebow House. In its iconic ugliness it perhaps distracts attention from other less startling erections of the period. Like one just down the … More …
The ‘Stonebow is a listed building’ myth
It’s a couple of years since I first saw it stated that Stonebow House (plain ‘Stonebow’ to locals) is a listed (ie protected) building.
It isn’t.
At least, it wasn’t when I wrote this. If it is by the time you read this, do let me know.
More …From fish to fine ale on Fossgate
Fossgate has many handsome buildings. Here’s one of them. Its fancy frontage is lavishly adorned, topped with an eagle, and proudly proclaims that the building dates from 1898. I’ve taken photos of it several times over the years. But … More …
White Swan, Piccadilly, again
Time to revisit, again, one of my favourite ‘eyesores’, the former White Swan Hotel on Piccadilly. As this photo (taken last summer) shows, from the corner, with the blue sky behind, it’s … More …
Burnholme Club, demolition approved: thoughts
Demolition of the Burnholme club building has been approved. Thoughts on the imminent destruction of a handsome building.
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Update, 8 Aug: Demolition approved
More (from The Press, York)
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Burnholme Social Club
If you’re reading this on Wednesday 7 August, and think this … More …