Rowntree Wharf by fishers

Rowntree Wharf

On the banks of the River Foss opposite the apartments of Hungate is this impressive building. The Rowntree Society describe it's history like this:

"Rowntree Wharf, consisting of five stories and a nine-storey water tower, is probably York’s best industrial building. Originally one of the largest flour mills in Europe, it was founded by Henry Leetham in 1860. The building, designed by Walter Penty, was situated between the river Foss and Wormald’s cut, towering over the slum district of Hungate. It was supplied with grain by barge to the original mill, situated where a car park is today.

The mill closed in 1930 and in 1935 it became the Rowntree and Co’s Navigation Warehouse. Gradually it fell out of use, as road transport replaced river transport. Cocoa beans were brought to the wharf until the 1960s. In 1989 it was converted into flats and offices by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation."

I remember it as Navigation Warehouse when I worked for Rowntrees (later Nestle). There were plans to convert this into a Rowntree Museum in the early 1980s, but the takeover by Nestle in 1988 put an end to that idea

Thank you to all of you who have sent Katharine good wishes. She had a procedure this morning to remove excess fluid around her lungs and is feeling much better. She was really encouraged by all your comments. She remains in hospital, but could possibly be discharged tomorrow afternoon.

Ian
Nicely captured and interesting narrative. Hope Katharine is back home soon
January 10th, 2020  
So glad to hear Katharine is feeling somewhat better - may the progress continue.
January 10th, 2020  
Terrific shot and history...Here's wishing Katherine continued healing and well being.
January 10th, 2020  
Interesting read and glad Katharine feeling better. Hope this continues.
January 10th, 2020  
Grear shot and history. Like ik when there are new uses for old buildings. Fav. Glad to read of Katherine recovery..
1/3 of our country will be flooded with water if we do n``t have the dikes and pumps.
January 10th, 2020  
Glad to hear Katharine's news. What a building this is, and fantastic history, thank you.
January 10th, 2020  
Great shot
January 11th, 2020  
Good news about Katharine
January 11th, 2020  
Great news about Katherine. Lovely building but I would have been happier if it were converted to a Rowntree Museum. The name is well known worldwide.
January 11th, 2020  
The building has certainly got a lot of history!
January 11th, 2020  
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Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated. Thank you too to those of you who sent good wishes to Katharine. She remains in hospital. She was hoping to come home today, but a severe pain attack early this afternoon has delayed that. She recovered quite quickly from the pain. They want to monitor her progress a little longer following that. She remains in good spirits.

Ian
January 11th, 2020  
🙏
January 11th, 2020  
@sarah19

Thank you!

Ian
January 13th, 2020  
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