Comments on: New hotel … Post House, 1971

By: Evelyn scaife

Evelyn scaife — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:08:43 +0000

I was the first head receptionist when the post house opened – it was more like a motel as guests had to carry their own luggage

By: Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:43:47 +0000

Yes that’s right. There was also a steak bar and pub
incorporated there. I understand that the Beatles stayed there in their early days on the road when they played at the Rialto cinema!

By: Lisa @YorkStories

Lisa @YorkStories — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:44:10 +0000

I have been sent a photo of Dringhouses Manor which I need to add to this page as an update - seems you are right that it was in good condition. Will add the photo as soon as I can. (8 Oct - have now added an update with photos and information, above.)

By: Lisa @YorkStories

Lisa @YorkStories — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:41:17 +0000

Sounds an interesting and memorable event! And good to have the view you had of it at the time, of it being a bit plasticky looking – I had wondered about this. But yes, it seems to have weathered well. Thanks for adding this information Andrew.

By: Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:08:04 +0000

I do have a photo of the Dringhouses Manor house which I remember as a child.Taken I guess shortly before its demolition and far from being delapidated it was in good condition.
I was told that the brickwork had been completely refaced so the building was considerably older than appears in the photo.I think the house was owned by a local building contractor.
I think the photo came from York Press archives. I’ll try to email it.

By: Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:33:40 +0000

Regarding the St Edward’s spire. Made of fibreglass and was intended to be a temporary measure until money could be found to replace it with a stone one. I remember it was a great event when the whole piece was transported and lowered down by helicopter. At first it looked a bit “plasticky” but over the years it seems to have weathered and blended in with the rest of the stonework!