Harvey’s Gripe Mixture: an imagined ghost sign
So the old faded peeling lettering has gone from Harvey Scruton’s old premises on Barker Lane. Instead it advertises the business of … More …
So the old faded peeling lettering has gone from Harvey Scruton’s old premises on Barker Lane. Instead it advertises the business of … More …
The transformation of the ‘Harvey-Scruton’ buildings is complete. These buildings were not listed, but they’ve been preserved anyway, which is very pleasing. That handsome doorway is still there, with better paintwork.
More …See also, an update: Changes on Barker Lane: Harvey Scruton buildings and Harvey’s Gripe Mixture: an imagined ghost sign (May 2013)
I’ve long admired this handsome door, and the narrow lane it’s on. It was included in a ‘York … More …