History Revealed

This is Cliffords Tower, all that remains of York Castle, and which has been hidden from sight for some considerable time while work has taken place.

Cliffords Tower is just a hollow shell. The first and most important part of the work has involved conserving the stonework. In addition, a wooden structure is being built within the walls which will provide a roof and floors at different levels to allow visitors to see closely the more interesting parts of the interior of the walls. It will also provide more display space where the site will be interpreted. The end result should not alter the external appearance of the tower.

I rather liked the large picture on the hoarding around the site, with daffodils on the banking. There are a few dafodils on the real banking. It should make an even better shot in 2-3 weeks when the mass of daffodils on the bank flower fully.

Ian

[Casablanca]

Wow, it really is hidden away. I shall look forward to seeing its results when all finished.

[Judith Johnson]

I guess they're making the most of times when there are likely to be less tourists. I think we've been there when the daffodils are out, they do make a lovely show

[Peter Dulis]

interesting

[carol white]

Look forward to seeing the finished effect

[gloria jones]

Great pov to see the construction

[william wooderson]

That's quite an impressive renovation project! Any idea how much longer it will take?

[Pyrrhula]

Great to renovation this nice building , should be done much earlier. Great shot of it. Fav.

[Kathy A]

Its certainly looking different to when I saw it in person

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful diptych and a great history piece. Glad restoration works are being done to preserve a monument like this.

[Granny7(Denise)]

I remember walking around the inside of Clifford’s tower in the snow. The history surrounding it is so interesting too.

[Fisher Family]

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Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.

The tower has been behind barriers before. A hundred years ago it was within the walls of York Prison. After the closure of the prison, the tower was eventually opened to visitors and over the years has been quite a popular attraction. This latest restoration is probably the most thorough it has ever had. I'm looking forward to having a look round when it reopens, scheduled for the spring of this year.

Ian