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A bench in Miller’s Yard

Tom Mason's bench in Millers Yard

A memorial plaque on a bench in Miller’s Yard, Gillygate.

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A pause for thought, in King’s Square

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So on Thursday we’re not just electing MPs for York Central and York Outer to go off to Parliament to represent York, we’re also of course electing local councillors. There’s a lot to think about, so let’s have a few quiet moments … More … →

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More old iron: from Birmingham, to York

Avery ironwork — weighbridge? — off Piccadilly

In a yard off Piccadilly, York. Made in Birmingham.

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Bootham Field and its rusty relics

Chain (2), Bootham Park grounds, 2 April 2015

Bootham Park’s rusty relics, and a reminder of former grandeur on ‘Bootham Field’, one summer.

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Tagged   Bootham, Bootham Park, iron

Observing river safety, by the Ouse

Riverside barrier, Lendal Bridge, 24 March 2015

A new addition to the river bank near Lendal Bridge, and the divided opinions on the need for and effectiveness of river safety measures.

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YNMR boundary stone, Holgate

YNMR boundary stone, Lowther Terrace, 5 Dec 2014

An old worn boundary stone for the Y&NMR, on Lowther Terrace, at the edge of York’s railway lands.

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Tagged   Holgate

Paving, part 56: new market, and King’s Square

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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.

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Tagged   King's Square, market, paving

Street details: bench marks

Carved (cut) bench mark

To be found all over York and everywhere else: chiseled into stone and brick. ‘Each one unique’.

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