Built in the 1960s before York realised it's greatest asset was it's looks this is Stonebow House, variously referred to as a monstrosity, eyesore, hideous concrete block and unsightly mess. It is within a few metres of The Shambles which was recently voted Europe's most picturesque street and provides quite a contrast. A petition calling for it's demolition this year attracted 63 signatures.
What do you think?
This faithful hound sits outside a house very close to the River Ouse. Luckily the garden now has a flood gate to protect it when the river rises so maybe he manages to stay dry.
Under the span of Lendal bridge the Red Boats are waiting for hire. Meanwhile the Black-Headed gulls are waiting for someone to throw them something to eat. The bridge was opened in 1863 hence the entwined V & A monogram for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, despite Albert having died in 1861.
Taking part in ABC Wednesday
The River Foss makes it's way through the city of York as well as the River Ouse. Here you can catch a glimpse of it just before they join together at the Blue Bridge that features in the blog header
So many leaves, every shade of green, and a splash of red. A typical spring garden.
Always look up is my usual motto when out with the camera, occasionally it pays to look down as well!
For this months City Daily Photo theme day I did briefly consider channelling my inner steam punk and going out to shoot some stark images at a run down out of town industrial complex. Then I remembered I lived in York where the beauty of decay is part of the local charm and opted for St Mary's Abbey and grounds in the city centre instead.
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