The Crossing

Standing at the crossing looking towards the choir of Rievaulx Abbey, imagine all those windows filled with glass and the walls painted.

Through the Arched Window..

A closer look at the elegant arches of the church choir at Rievaulx Abbey.

Remains of Rievaulx

Riveaulx Abbey was founded in 1132 by Cistercian monks from Clairvaux Abbey. It nestles in the valley of the River Rye some 30 miles north of York. It was home at one time to 150 monks and 500 lay brothers. The main church can be seen on the right, the impressive looking building on the left is the Refectory which had a 50ft (15.2m) high roof. That must have been quite some dining hall!

The Water's Edge.....

...was rather closer than it should be in York last month. The Blue Bridge is usually busy with foot and cycle traffic, the blue sign marks the route of one of the cycle paths through the city. The bridge is the same one featured on the blog header so you can see how high the river had risen. Many of the flooded homes and business are still drying out with some of the worst affected having to hack the plaster off downstairs walls back to bare brickwork to allow them to dry out.
Taking part in City Daily Photo theme day

Halloween Wedding

A bridal display to gladden the heart of any Goth!

Citadel

The Salvation Army was founded in 1869 by William Booth and his wife Catherine. It follows a Methodist Christian doctrine and was intended to deliver the three S's to the poor - Soup, Soap and Salvation. Church officials wear a military looking uniform hence the name. This is the York Citadel on Gillygate.
Taking part in Ruby Tuesday

Autumn Gardens

A recent view across the Museum Gardens towards the Hospitium. On the ground are lots of lovely leaves to kick your way through!