June 2011
As it’s approaching the summer solstice, I thought it was about time I included these images of Stonehenge, taken back in April.
Not the real Stonehenge, of course, but our own ‘mini-Stonehenge’ – the ‘Dragon Stones’ … More …
June 2011
By the venerable stone of York Minster, and of the Minster library, and the remnants of the old Archbishop’s Palace (now a war memorial), is this rather more modern stone creation, made a mere ten years ago. … More …
June 2011
Stone sarcophagi have been visible in the grounds around the Yorkshire Museum, particularly near the Multangular Tower, for years. Curious relics, though I’m not sure whether people are curious about them. There were some inside what we used … More …
June 2011
These grounds are full of old stone sarcophagi and other stone fragments, and of late they’ve been moved around a bit. This carved piece was noticed this spring, placed near the former bowling green near the abbey ruins.
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I know I’m not the only person who appreciates the aesthetic qualities of bits of old rusted metal and takes pictures of venerable forgotten iron railings. When rusty metal is turned into a sculpture that’s even better, as I … More …
January 2011
Though I’m not religious, I do visit churches fairly often. And what I love about churches is that you can be wandering round having a day when you’re feeling a bit hopeless and cynical and … More …
January 2011
This model has been in place for some years now, by the west front of the Minster. I’ve only recently appreciated the work that went into it.
I noticed the braille on the … More …
July 2008
These strange markings are on one of the stone pillars of the walls around the Churchill Hotel on Bootham.
The wall and its railings date from the 19th century, though this corner piece is a 21st century replacement.
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