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 …
The Museum Gardens has been the focus of much attention in recent weeks. Partly because of the massive and … More …
A funny face … or that’s how I saw it. Actually it’s just a worn … More …
There’s an update to this page, following the decision not to place a preservation order on the tree.
As it was a sunny afternoon and I wasn’t far from the Museum Gardens, I thought I’d make a bit of an effort to see at least the last part of … More …
As previously mentioned, I’ve been looking through an old faded 1970s scrapbook, compiled when I was about eight years old.
Within its old pages I’ve rediscovered what could be seen as a prototype of this website … or maybe not. But I did find it quite funny. Feel free to … More …
There have been some heartfelt letters to the Press in York recently regarding this year’s production of the York Mystery Plays, part of the ‘York 800′ festival, regarding the decision to use … More …
June 2011
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 …
