Local details -1

I’m not too well at the moment, but before I retire wimpishly to my sick bed, thought I’d leave you with these two photos of local details, both from buildings within the city walls, a minute or two’s walk apart.

I took them, so know the buildings they decorate. But … More …

What are/were these?

I sometimes take photos of things meaning to return to them later and find out what they are. Been looking through some old photos from recent years and found this, taken on the Fulford side … More …

More (very early) railway heritage

19th century iron water tank, against blue sky

Railway enthusiasts will know about this significant structure already, but perhaps the significance of it isn’t generally appreciated. A reminder of our very first, temporary, railway station.

And photos of similar, smaller ones at other stations in Yorkshire.

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