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.
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Field, cricket field, football pitch … Bootham Crescent: then, now, future
Following up on the recent consultation event on the current proposals for housing on the Bootham Crescent football ground, comparing these with plans from 2002, and reflecting on the history of the site.
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 …Update: Bay Horse, 68 Marygate
Sometimes it takes a while for a building that has outlived its original purpose to find the right occupants to take it on and make it work. In recent years it struggled as a pub, but the Bay Horse, Marygate is about to open as Roots York.
More …York Mystery Plays: a moving spectacle
Colour, creativity, movement and music: the Mystery Plays on waggons, an important part of the city’s cultural heritage.
More …Persimmon’s plans for Bootham Crescent: consultation event
Breaking news … if this was a news site … Persimmon invite local residents to a public consultation event on a proposed housing development for Bootham Crescent football ground.
More …Late summer selection: strays, signs, cycle tracks, and a stadium
Late summer in York: a selection of photos from the suburbs and strays, and checking on progress at the Community Stadium.
More …Reflections on the new-look Stonebow House
Less concrete, more glass, and the interesting reflections and views through the remodelled Stonebow House.
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