Thursday 2 February 2012

Black Swan Black Cat


This is a relatively new addition to the cats of York and stands out well against the white background of the Black Swan pub. Black Swans are not native to the UK, and I have always wondered why so many pubs have this name. One suggestion is that as the Black Swan is a rare bird a pub of this name may be of rare (exceptional) quality. Locally this pub is known as the 'Mucky Duck' and is certainly worth a visit if you enjoy folk music.

6 comments:

  1. I am delighted to have found this blog, as a born and bred 'Yorkie' I will look forward to your daily photos. best wishes Freda

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  2. I love the cat! I should put one up on my place. Nice looking pub too.

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  3. Hi Freda, always good to hear from another Yorkie, enjoy the pics.

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  4. I like the building itself. I've always thought of that as Tudor architecture, am I right? My house in California was built in 1924 and imitates those exterior beams. They call it "Tudor revival."

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  5. RedPat - you should go for the cat - running across the roof, climbing a wall, sitting on a windowsill, the choice is yours!

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  6. Petrea, like you I think of that black & white style as Tudor but I am no expert, the Black Swan was built in 1417 which is pre Tudor. I have heard it described as Magpie Tudor which is nice way of putting it I think.

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