Why is it that many of the best timber framed buildings in York are pubs / hostelries?
The Red Lion is a 13th century grade 2 listed building. It boats a medieval bread oven and a reformation era priest hole. The latter was reputedly used by the famous highwayman, Dick Turpin. as an escape route. It was originally called the Three Cups.
The pub is close to the bridge that I posted a shot of earlier in the week ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-08-13). Being in a busy part of the city, it has taken several visits to get a clear shot of the building without buses or delivery vans in the way.
Many thanks to Ian for introducing me to the mysteries of photo editing, which allowed me to eliminate intrusive TV aerials from the shot.
How awesome, and I love the history behind this one too, I've read of The Red Lion in several historical novels... so it's cool to see a photo of it... and of course Dick Turpin makes it all the more exciting!!! ;)
We all need to eat, drink and sleep.
Beautiful photo.