Tuesday 31 December 2013
Monday 30 December 2013
The Eagle Lectern
The base of the lectern in the choir of York Minster. It was presented to the Minster in 1686 and features a great eagle which holds the bible up on its wings.
Sunday 29 December 2013
Old Mill No 2
This mill stone is set by the River Derwent in East Ayton, and may even have been used in the Mill that you can see in the background.
Saturday 28 December 2013
Friday 27 December 2013
Marygate Lane
This lovely old lane is in the city centre but tucked away out of sight and is unlikely to be discovered by the casual visitor as there are no shops nearby.
Thursday 26 December 2013
Brisk Walk
Boxing Day morning, time for a brisk stroll in the Yorkshire countryside to clear the Christmas cobwebs away.
Wednesday 25 December 2013
Tuesday 24 December 2013
Christmas Knits
In the hospital where I work we have lots of knitted 'paper chains' which look great. We also have this knitted Christmas scene which I notice today has been locked behind a perspex sheet. Perhaps they went walkabout last night!
Monday 23 December 2013
Lake View
We are forecast to have some wild weather today so I thought I would post a reminder of summer. Student accommodation at York University with a lakeside view.
Sunday 22 December 2013
Saturday 21 December 2013
Old Mill
I happened upon this derelict mill a few miles from York and took a quick shot with the phone just before the sunlight vanished for the day.
Friday 20 December 2013
Thursday 19 December 2013
Wednesday 18 December 2013
It's Snowing!
Well not really, the snow machine was in action in Little Stonegate for the Festival of the Angels last weekend. Come back tomorrow and Friday for ice sculptures.
Tuesday 17 December 2013
Pisces
This rather fine looking boat was moored up in the centre of York at the weekend. The owner is just popping out for his lunch.
Monday 16 December 2013
Lost Balloon
Unusual to see this type of street art in York, at first glance I saw a lost balloon, now I am not so sure...
Sunday 15 December 2013
Christmas paddle
These canoeist paddled past a couple of weeks ago as I walked along the Ouse. At least one of the boats had a fully decorated Christmas tree on board and most of the others had Santa hats or tinsel. No camera to hand sadly except on the phone.
Saturday 14 December 2013
Friday 13 December 2013
All Aboard
All the luggage trolleys have their own spot marked out on the station platform so they are in the 'right' place when the train arrives. An early example of LEAN thinking!
Thursday 12 December 2013
Wednesday 11 December 2013
Tuesday 10 December 2013
Monday 9 December 2013
Sunday 8 December 2013
School Clock
This is the primary school clock in the village of New Earswick. Built in 1912 this school has been educating the youngsters of the area for over 100 years. The school master has a distinctly Edwardian look to him in his hat and breeches, no security cameras needed in his day.
Saturday 7 December 2013
Teasels
Teasels are an important winter food source for some of our wild birds, particularly the Goldfinch, and for this reason are encouraged to grow in urban nature reserves
Friday 6 December 2013
Thursday 5 December 2013
Last of Autumn
Just a couple of weeks ago the Hospitium was surrounded by autumn colour. Not much is known about the original purpose of this building. It is close to the River Ouse so could have been a warehouse for St Mary's Abbey, or even a guest house. Nowadays it is popular wedding venue.
Wednesday 4 December 2013
Nightime Great Gathering
Another shot of the Great Gathering at night. I loaded a large file so you can take a closer look if you wish. This shows L to R Sir Nigel Gresley, Dweight D Eisenhower, Union of South Africa and Bittern, plus a gaggle of admirers.
Tuesday 3 December 2013
Fishergate Bar
Fishergate Bar used to be open to all traffic, now it is reserved for bicycles and pedestrians (not only those with small children in tow) only.
Monday 2 December 2013
Summer Swan
A view of The Swan from the city walls taken earlier this year. The place to go for a well kept pint of Timothy Taylors Landlord in the lovely 1930's interior.
Sunday 1 December 2013
Three Essentials
Three essentials in a row in Tadcaster, Undertaker, Post Office and Coffee Shop. This PO is still open and providing a community service where so many have closed recently. Thankfully I have never required the services of this undertaker although I am sure the same applies to them. I can recommend The Tea Lounge for quick and friendly service, plus delicious cakes.
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