Bellringing, notes and queries: 1940s, 1980s, and now
On bellringing: notes and queries and historical information, from the 1940s and the 1980s, prompted by the ringing of the Minster bells at New Year.
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My perfect York, 2026
An imaginary walk/cycle ride through my ‘utopian vision’ of York in 2026 … with the football ground still at Bootham Crescent, industrial heritage celebrated, and greenery and bees everywhere.
More …Clifford’s Tower, again, and its car park
Looking from above at the land occupied by car park to one side of Clifford’s Tower, thoughts on alternatives, and more historical perspective.
More …Planning meeting: perspectives
Brief reflections on an interesting planning meeting, and why we shouldn’t rely on press reports.
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From the archives …
Looking back to a piece written on this day in 2013, thinking about what has changed in the three years since.
More …Stags and hens, and the Micklegate Run
On Mayors, Mayor making, and representing York
Ending the ‘April daily photo’ outside the Mansion House, with thoughts on Mayor-making, and memories of YCFC celebrations here in a previous year.
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