Bootham Park, the ‘Gala Field’, and the council’s survey
Historical notes and thoughts on the open space of the ‘Gala Field’, Bootham Park, in the light of the city council’s consultation on proposals for the site’s future.
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Update: Bay Horse, 68 Marygate
Sometimes it takes a while for a building that has outlived its original purpose to find the right occupants to take it on and make it work. In recent years it struggled as a pub, but the Bay Horse, Marygate is about to open as Roots York.
More …Late summer selection: strays, signs, cycle tracks, and a stadium
Late summer in York: a selection of photos from the suburbs and strays, and checking on progress at the Community Stadium.
More …Reflections on the new-look Stonebow House
Less concrete, more glass, and the interesting reflections and views through the remodelled Stonebow House.
More …Glorious summer, and this sun in York
Some summer happenings noticed on my wanderings – photos and notes on Spark:York, the Rose Theatre, Bloom York, and Dean’s Park.
More …Groves Chapel: new Clarence Street Co-op
Behind the art gallery: edible wood wanderings
From a Marygate gate, looking at the edible wood planted where a bowling green used to be. ‘Then and now’ photos, and pleasing details in the winter planting.
More …Club, pub, boathouse: Marygate and the riverside
A club closing soon, a pub already closed, an old boathouse long disused, planning applications recently submitted, in the Marygate area.
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