Voting, York Central: a quandary
As previously mentioned, it seems important to write about the forthcoming elections. In particular, about the election of a new MP for York Central. We already know that it won’t be Hugh Bayley, as … More …
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On voting … (part 1)
Thoughts on voting in the forthcoming elections, and whether we should bother. A kind of intro to further thoughts, to follow.
More …Observing river safety, by the Ouse
A new addition to the river bank near Lendal Bridge, and the divided opinions on the need for and effectiveness of river safety measures.
More …The future of local media /2: hyperlocal?
Observations on the rich landscape of hyperlocal content, compared with a decade ago, and wondering how we sustain and support it.
More …A tale of two pubs …
A boarded-up pub in Burton Stone Lane, and the bigger issues, in Clifton and across the city.
More …Living near the (noisy) brownfields
A personal perspective from a resident living near one of York’s busy ‘regeneration’ areas. And thoughts on the green belt/brownfields.
More …A tale of two marketplaces
Views across the marketplace, views on the marketplace, and why the new Shambles market can’t compete with Parliament Street.
Thoughts on remembrance
Thoughts on remembrance, and links to other pages on this website relating to aspects of First World War history.
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