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Paving, part 56: new market, and King’s Square
In search of the truth about the cracked slabs in the new marketplace, and admiring a mix of old and new paving. Taking care not to slip on wet leaves.
More …A tale of two marketplaces
Views across the marketplace, views on the marketplace, and why the new Shambles market can’t compete with Parliament Street.
Stonebow area, 2004 and now
August 2004, from Stonebow House, looking along Stonebow towards Peasholme Green. Across the remnants of Russell’s Used Car Centre, towards Wynsors World of Shoes. It has changed a bit since.
More …Summer evening, Walmgate wander
On this dark autumn evening I thought it might be nice to share these photos of a brighter evening back in early summer. 3 June, early evening, a wander from Dennis St, along Walmgate. Beautiful light, blue sky, cranes.
More …Then and now: St Clement’s, hall and house
The former church hall and church house of St Clement’s, Nunthorpe Rd, boarded up in 2004, now back in use. Photos comparing 2004 and 2014.
More …Then and now: remodelled ‘eyesores’
Three buildings rescued since 2004: Shipton St School, Bonding Warehouse, White Swan on Piccadilly. Comparison photos, 2004 and 2014.
More …Then and now: demolished and replaced
Buildings pictured in 2004, demolished since. Burton Croft, Moss St depot site and Bootham Row garage (now Sainsbury’s Local and apartments). Comparison photos, 2004 and 2014.
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