Ghost signs collection: beyond the walls
‘Shop at the Co-op’, Magnet Ales, and other fading painted wall ads beyond the city walls. And that famous repainted one, of course. Again.
More …‘Shop at the Co-op’, Magnet Ales, and other fading painted wall ads beyond the city walls. And that famous repainted one, of course. Again.
More …From a guest correspondent … via Twitter. An additional page in the ‘Bonding Warehouse collection’. It’s over to @ralphharrington …
More …A continuation of Ghost signs collection: within the walls /1. From Micklegate, Barker Lane, Fetter Lane, Goodramgate, and some handsome examples from the city archives.
More …Concerns about City of York Council … the Lendal Bridge fiasco, 20mph signage, transparency, engagement, etc … but mainly concerns about heritage …
More …Remnants of the hand-painted ads on walls, once so common. A few remaining ones, from Navigation Rd, Fossgate, and Piccadilly. With images from the archives of how they used to look before they faded.
More …I’d appreciate it, dear readers, if you could peruse and add your views to a survey I’ve prepared. It’s not one of those annoying surveys with compulsory questions. It’s mainly text boxes waiting for your thoughts – on York and on this website.
More …I’ve also recently chanced upon an image from the city archives taken outside the White Swan, around a hundred years ago.
More …As redevelopment of the White Swan continues, a small display has been made of late 20th century items found in the building.
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