Always remember to look up is a good maxim to follow if you want to get the best out of a visit to York.These 3 gruesome locals have been leering down on passers-by in Coney Street for many years now, although one of them is younger than you might think. The devil in the centre had to be replaced a couple of years ago as water from the drainpipe above had soaked into the wood and damaged the previous carving beyond repair.
Which part of this picture appeals to you the most? The red brickwork of the building on the right, the soaring stonework of the Minster towers, or the spring colours of the old tree on Deangate?
Today is an extra Public Holiday (although not for me, I am at work as usual) to celebrate 60 years on the throne of Queen Elizabeth II. There is a lot of red white and blue around, even the charity shops like this one are doing their best to dress their windows with a patriotic royal theme.
Joseph Hansom inventor of the patent safety cab was born in York in 1803. He did not make much money from his invention as the company he sold the design to got into financial difficulties and could not pay him. This was a recurring theme throughout his life as a number of his building projects also went bankrupt. He spent most of his life working as an architect building many churches including the Roman Catholic Plymouth Cathedral.
Some people like to sit in the shade and others prefer the sunshine. I am a shade person myself, how about you?
Built in 1896 this Victorian school is a Grade II listed building that is still in use today as a primary school for children living in York. It's outer appearance could not be more different from the brightly coloured modern school buildings of more recent builds. Daunting or inspiring, what do you think?
Tranquility can be hard to find in a city as popular as York. There are quiet out of the way spots of course, but to me tranquility is finding one of the main thoroughfares with no one else about except perhaps another early riser. The picture above shows two views of The Shambles taken about four hours apart.
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