Abbey view without ‘Fergie’s tree’

This tree in the Museum Gardens was dubbed ‘Fergie’s tree’ because it was planted by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, in the late 1980s. Trees in the gardens aren’t generally given a name, as far as I know, but this one came to public attention because of plans to fell … More …

Sarcophagi, Museum Gardens

June 2011

Carved figure on sarcophagus

Stone sarcophagi have been visible in the grounds around the Yorkshire Museum, particularly near the Multangular Tower, for years. Curious relics, though I’m not sure whether people are curious about them. There were some inside what we used … More …