Stories in the stones … Stonegate paving plans
The planned repaving of Stonegate in 2020: looking for more detail, beyond the much-quoted press release.
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Stonegate paving, history, and authenticity
Archive images of Stonegate, with a variety of surfaces. A few notes and observations in response to the paving/patching controversy.
More …The new-look Exhibition Square
Photos and observations on the repaving work in Exhibition Square. ‘Before and after’ photos.
More …Paving, part 56: new market, and King’s Square
In search of the truth about the cracked slabs in the new marketplace, and admiring a mix of old and new paving. Taking care not to slip on wet leaves.
More …New paving, King’s Square
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 …King’s Square paving becomes a national concern
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 …Cobbles, setts and cart tracks
Notes on the historical authenticity or otherwise of the setts (cobbles) in King’s Square, and a photo gallery of similar examples from around the city. More …
Paving, part 2: down the alleys
Time for another page about paving. Isn’t this exciting? We’re off down the back alleys behind Victorian terraced housing. Don’t all rush at once — and don’t trip over the bin bags.
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