As I’m sure most people know by now, the new paving in King’s Square, phase 1 of it, has recently been revealed. Photos and comments on social media and letters to the Press suggest that the reaction has been 99% negative. I thought I’d try to find something positive to say.
More …
While we’ve all been casting our eyes over the cobbles and debating the paving in King’s Square, this new bar was quietly taking shape, in premises in the square.
More …
As there’s been a lot of interest in the happenings in King’s Square, I thought I’d share these photos of the place, as I seem to have amassed a fairly large collection. A few from 2007, most from 2012 and 2013.
More …
Two men sitting in King’s Square. Photo by Tony Cole, as are all the photos on this page. You can find more of Tony’s photos on flickr.com. But first, please stay awhile, … More …
King’s Square is now the focus of much attention. I’m very pleased about this.
We love it, but perhaps we took it for granted and overlooked its particular and unique charms, until recently.
More …
Regular readers might recognise this plaque, as I’ve mentioned it before. I’m mentioning it again because it’s relevant to a current debate.
‘By the tree’ used to be ‘a great place to meet mates’, as … More …
The King’s Square repaving has hit the national press. The Mail reported yesterday: ‘Ancient cobbled path leading to York’s Shambles ripped up and replaced with £500,000 of modern paving after being deemed unsuitable for disabled people’.
More …
Repaving work began this week, in the central part of the square, and the remains of a church have been uncovered. This isn’t surprising, as it was widely known that until the 1930s there was a church here.
More …
