This image of Lady Anne Middleton's Hotel was taken during the Golden Jubilee Summer of 2012, hence the patriotic bunting on the railings. Rebuilt in 1829 the niche above the front door contains a figure of Lady Anne from the original 1659 building.
Taking part in ABC Wednesday
Lots of symbols at the top of this 19th century stone from York cemetery. A bird carrying a scroll with the word mizpah written on it. Birds symbolise messengers, often bringing peace. Mizpah is an emotional bond between two people who are separated, this can be a physical separation or the more final separation of death.
The handshake shows a clasped right hand gently encircling a flat left hand. This can symbolise God leading the deceased into heaven, but in this case the right hand with a distinct cuff and the left with a frilly edge likely represent a husband and wife. The extended forefinger, shows a gentle grip rather than a firm one with all fingers bent.
Parted drapes with side tassels place this statement of loss and continued devotion centre stage.
Taking part in Taphophile Tuesday
A misty morning on the River Ouse. I didn't notice at the time but the Cox is sitting facing forwards in the direction of travel, but with his back to the crew. Is that how they do things these days?
Standing at the crossing looking towards the choir of Rievaulx Abbey, imagine all those windows filled with glass and the walls painted.
A closer look at the elegant arches of the church choir at Rievaulx Abbey.
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!
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..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
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