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Signs selection: boundaries, ownership, private property, public access

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Thoughts prompted by signs spotted on recent wanders, and rejoicing in rights of way running over railway lines.

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Geese, memorials, flowers … a hub, pubs, and Micklegate

Carpet of daffodils in bloom on grassy rampart by stone wall

A springtime walk from the Memorial Gardens, to Wellington Row, up Micklegate, and onto the bar walls. Geese and other things of interest, old and new.

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Memorial planned for North Street gardens

North St gardens: location of planned John Snow memorial

Plans for a memorial to John Snow, in the riverside gardens on North Street. Photos and notes.

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A Holgate garden, on the edge of York Central

Upper St Paul's garden, herbs and flowers, 16 June 2016

A garden and play area, and the York Central access road that may run through them.

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Goose scrutinising: daily photo 27

Greylag goose, Memorial Gardens, York, April 2016

As the ‘problem geese’ issue is on the agenda, asking how much of a problem they are really, and appreciating their presence by the river.

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Museum Gardens: ownership and access

Plaque on Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, 26 April 2016

This land is your land, this land is my land … or is it? Will we always have free access to the Museum Gardens?

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Trees, light, rights of way: April daily photo 24

24 April 2005: path alongside the remnants of Clifton Hospital

Light on trees on a path through Clifton Park, eleven years ago. The importance of rights of way, and defending them.

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Blossom and rose bushes (April daily photo 23)

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Blossom and a rose bed on Queen Street, in 2012, since removed. Should we expect local authorities to tend the roses, in the face of budget cuts?

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