We build, demolish, remodel, bury, excavate, open up, close down. There are so many layers to this place, in its centuries of change.
I live in an era where ‘opening up’ seems to be the thing, where ‘open access’ is a phrase used more and more often in so … More …
There were bronze plaques on the walls here once. Two of them. One to explain the historical significance of this ruined building, and one to mark the life of an archaeologist who died here, on 22 July 1970.
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This ruined remnant of ages past is known as the Anglian Tower.
We called it the summerhouse.
One sunny day – in 1983 or 1984 – I was out in town, probably on a … More …
This is a statue of William Etty, in Exhibition Square, in front of the Art Gallery. He was carefully cleaned in 2004, but now the lichen is growing vigorously … More …
Slow sliding into
gentle curve of roof. Alight.
Four letters spell home.
‘York Station’ – an attempt … More …
Reading about York’s alleged resistance to change, and how difficult it is to get things moving, has encouraged me to search out a list I started in 2009, of changes noticed in our ‘built environment’ while this website has been online.
This is probably York’s most complained-about eyesore, as previously discussed. It was built in 1912 (though designed to look medieval) so this year must be its centenary. Perhaps in honour … More …
The Press, a couple of months ago, included an interview with City of York Council leader James Alexander. He expresses a view I’ve heard many times before and which maybe many years ago I would have agreed with.
‘The fear of change is a cultural problem in York, he … More …
