York is fortunate that much of it's city walls remain intact, though there have been many changes and adaptations over the centuries. In Victorian times, as the city outgrew it's walls, there were plans to demolish them, but fortunately that did not happen.
However, there were a number of new arches created in the walls to allow the easier passage of people and traffic.
Here, beside the main northern road entrance to the city (Bootham Bar), an arch was created to allow pedestrians to pass safely through the walls.
Through the arch can be seen the Lamb and Lion Inn, "where all that's special about the historical city of York can be celebrated under one roof" according to it's website. It's beer garden at the rear includes excellent views of the Minster.
This is rather nice Ian: if I passed through this arch I would find it impossible not to make a sharp left-turn into the Lamb and Lion... it looks to be just the kind of pub I like!
Thank you Richard - you would be rather spoilt for choice of pubs in this part of town - there are four between where I'm stood, and York Minster 200 yds ahead, and two more immediately behind me.
Thank you Richard - you would be rather spoilt for choice of pubs in this part of town - there are four between where I'm stood, and York Minster 200 yds ahead, and two more immediately behind me.
Ian
Thank you Molly - if you've been to York you may well have passed here, it's a very central location.
Ian
Thank you Padlock, glad you like it.
Ian
Thank you Lynne - I've had my eye on this view for a while, but it's normally crowded with pedestrians, so I've had to be patient to get a clear shot.
Ian
Thank you Denise, and thank you for the fav.
Ian
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Ian
Thank you Lynn, glad you like it.
Ian
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Ian
Thank you Graham, glad you like it.
Ian
Thank you Pete, glad you like it.
Ian
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Ian
Thank you Kate, and I'm pleased you enjoy the description. I love discovering details about places where I take photos.
Ian
Thank you Sue, and thank you for the fav.
Ian
Thank you Cathie - you will have to come and see York for yourself - I'm sure the Fisher Family could arrange a guided tour!
Ian
Thank you Julia, glad you like it.
Ian
Thank you Susan, glad you like it.
Ian
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Ian
Thank you Bruni, glad you enjoy the tours - there will be more to come!
Ian