West Offices, welcome
As part of the Residents Festival we were invited to have a nosy around West Offices, our new council HQ, before its official opening later this year. This seemed like too good an opportunity to miss. It may … More …
Currently browsing the category: Buildings
Rowntree’s: books and beauty
Here on Haxby Road it isn’t just about the large looming factory block. In its shadow is a small and charming building, in the midst of a whole collection of Rowntree … More …
Leeman Road demolitions: links/factual
Historical information on the former foundry buildings in the railway yards on Leeman Road, as they’re demolished. York clears yet more of its industrial heritage out of the way.
More …Demolition of nurses’ accommodation, Bootham Park
Demolition work has begun on Bootham Park Court, the nurses’ accommodation alongside Bootham Park hospital. I can remember these houses and flats being occupied, but … More …
Progress perhaps on familiar ‘eyesores’
So there’s movement at last on two long-empty “eyesores”, the White Swan Hotel and Shipton Street School site.
More …Down by the schoolyard: Shipton St School
Another building awaiting redevelopment is Shipton Street School, alongside the football ground, in the Bootham/Clifton area. It has been empty for years.
More …Plans submitted for White Swan, Piccadilly
(For the latest on the White Swan: all posts tagged White Swan)
A planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of the White Swan, Piccadilly, York’s most complained about “eyesore”. The … More …
From the archives … Fever Hospital
Sometimes I get an email which reminds me of forgotten photographs never shared. I don’t mean ancient black and white ones … More …