Wednesday, 27 February 2013

G is for Gordon


There is a tradition of cat sculptures being placed on buildings in York. Some have been there for many years, probably originally intended to scare off pigeons. Others are the signature of local architect Tom Adams.One I had not spotted until recently despite him being on one of York's most famous street is Gordon, who can be found above a doorway on Stonegate.
Taking part in ABC Wednesday
Posted by Deb at 07:30

12 comments:

  1. Chrissy Brand27 February 2013 at 10:18

    Gordon in the garden, like it!

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  2. Gattina27 February 2013 at 10:42

    Like the wooden cat above !
    Gattina
    ABC Team

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  3. Roger Owen Green27 February 2013 at 12:02

    a different GARDEN
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  4. LOLfromPasa27 February 2013 at 16:37

    Makes for an interesting story, Deb.

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  5. RedPat27 February 2013 at 17:42

    I love the idea of these cats!

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  6. Unknown27 February 2013 at 18:04

    That is really very cool. An unexpected surprise for those not in the know

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  7. Gerald (SK14)27 February 2013 at 21:34

    how do you know his name is Gordon?

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  8. Chubskulit Rose27 February 2013 at 23:51

    I wonder what makes it secret?

    Gums and Gummies
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team.

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  9. Petrea Burchard28 February 2013 at 02:34

    This is such a great tradition. And yes, I'd like to know the answer to Gerald's question, too.

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  10. Leslie:28 February 2013 at 04:49

    Is there a story about Gordon?

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  11. Deb28 February 2013 at 18:49

    There is indeed a story about Gordon. Paste the following into your browser

    http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9526173.___Pirate____puss_Gordon_is_latest_sculpture_on_York___s_cat_trail/

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  12. Petrea Burchard1 March 2013 at 01:47

    Artist's model! How delightful.

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