Park life: forgotten fish pond
Peering into a pond in a small park area near the city walls, looking at views old and new, with historical notes, and queries.
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Out in the burgeoning green, May evening
Just a quick appreciation of the beauties of the season, new growth lit by the sun, on a May evening.
More …A walk in the park … (and Coney Street)
Thoughts on the coronavirus signs in the Museum Gardens and Dean’s Park, and a brief trip to Coney Street.
More …Far from the festive shuffle – a short December wander
Bootham Crescent football ground: planning application (19/00246/FULM)
Planning application for the redevelopment of Bootham Crescent, YCFC football ground. Information, notes, thoughts.
More …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.
More …Homestead, Pooh Corner, and thoughts from a walk in the park
Finding cheer in Homestead Park, with Eeyore, Tigger, Pooh and friends, and some busy squirrels, and thinking about this particular park’s land, and the Rowntree legacy.
More …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.
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