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New White Swan, Piccadilly

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This is probably York’s most complained-about eyesore, as previously discussed. It was built in 1912 (though designed to look medieval) so this year must be its centenary. Perhaps in honour … More … →

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Parliament Street, 1960s

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Parliament Street before it had the ‘Splash Palace’ toilet block and the trees, when it was filled with market stalls (and that cute Capaldi ice cream kiosk which has sneaked in on the end there, in front … More … →

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White Swan Hotel, Piccadilly

February 2011

Update – For recent updates on this building: see all pages tagged White Swan. This page was written a few years ago and is mainly a history of happenings (or lack of them) during the recent decades of closure.

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