Poking around the Science Museum’s archives, I came across this rather fabulous ‘Dick Turpin’ themed LNER poster for train travel to York.
Just look at how wonderful it is!
‘To York, Dick Turpin’s Ride’
Tag: York
Crossing the Ouse
New toy time! Crossing the Ouse aims to be a comprehensive history of crossings of the River Ouse. I’ve only posed one entry so far – Fishergate Loop (1961) – but I have the various bits and pieces needed for several more.
Continue reading “Crossing the Ouse”York Minster from Lop Lane
Whilst poking around on Getty.edu’s art search site I managed to stumble on this fascinating but sadly poor photograph of what is now the junction between Museum Street, St Leonard’s Place, Duncombe Place, and Blake Street. The photos current location can be seen on the StreetView below.
Continue reading “York Minster from Lop Lane”The Canal and River Trust’s workboat ‘Gawburn’
Some photos of the Canal and River Trust’s workboat ‘Gawburn’ moored at Naburn Locks. These were taken at the end of August…
Harland Miller at York Art Gallery
Some (sadly) rather late images from York Art Gallery’s Harland Miller summer exhibit.
Generally, I prefer the book covers to the larger letters however some of the larger letter works are also very good.
As always, click to embiggen.
Letters
York
The ‘Baedeker’ Raids over York
‘Raids over York‘ is an interesting and detailed view of the Baedeker air raids on York.
Continue reading “The ‘Baedeker’ Raids over York”F. R. Stubbs, Ironmonger
While I’ve mentioned F. R. Stubbs before, I don’t think I’ve actually posted the Stubbs ghost sign that sits on the corner of Merchantgate and Walmgate.
‘York’ sign at the east end of York Minster
The ‘York’ sign at the east end of York Minster
Tis a shame it’s made of Astroturf tho’.
York Minster, West Front / James Valentine (between 1860 and 1879)
An old photo of what was, back then, a rather new view.
Continue reading “York Minster, West Front / James Valentine (between 1860 and 1879)”The 185th Anniversary of the York Minster Fire of 1840
It’s the 185th anniversary of the fire at York Minster on 20th May, 1840 and here’s a print to mark the occasion!
