Hidden History - Precentor's Court

253 - Near the centre of York, along High Petergate, close to Bootham Bar, and immediately to the left of the Hole in the Wall public house is a short narrow alley, shown in the shot on the left.

Beyond the alley is a very quiet but attractive street known as Precentor's Court. Facing you as you leave the alley is the attractive Georgian house shown in the centre shot, and there is another equally attractive house of the same age.

A Precentor is in charge of the organisation of liturgy and worship in a very large church or cathedral, and this street must have once been where his residence was (it may still be), and it is conveniently placed for the Minster, for as you turn right along Precentor's Court after leaving the alley, the view of the Minster in the right shot becomes visible.

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Interesting history, love the light on the Minster and that little lane winding up to it, the double yellow lines and the curb are excellent lead ins.

[Bill Bohlen]

Nice collage of a historical part of York.

[ladyjane]

Lovely shots and fantastic architecture.

[Christine]

Good shots

[Junan Heath]

Beautiful collage! Love the shot of the autumn tree and Minster.

[Pyrrhula]

Great collage of tree wonderful pic.`s Beautiful captures of the building and the wonderful autumntree

[Roslyn Brown]

Wow.. awesome history in your part of the world... I now want to visit there because of all your photos... great work Ian

[Bobbyj]

another hidden gem!

[bkb in the city]

Great pics

[Livia]

So interesting, to see these buildings and alleys and learn about them. Cool shots!

[Marie]

Wonderful collage! I particularly like the one in the far left. Something about it ...

[Bob]

Nice collage and of course, a nice history to enhance it. So much history in York. I especially like the alley on the left showing the house behind.

[Ian Fisher]

@ruthmouch

Thank you Ruth - this is a lovely hidden corner which will be seen by few people, but it's such a lovely lane.

[Ian Fisher]

@wilbo43

Thank you Bill - it's a fascinating hidden corner.

[Ian Fisher]

@ladyjane

Thank you Ladyjane - there are some nice buildings along this lane.

[Ian Fisher]

@chris17

Thank you Christine, glad you like them

[Ian Fisher]

@paintdipper

Thank you Junan - the sunlight on the tree was lovely, and the Minster is impressive whatever the weather.

[Ian Fisher]

@pyrrhula

Thank you Pyrrhula - this is a lovely hidden corner.

[Ian Fisher]

@roslynjoy

Thank you Roslyn - it is inspiring to see shots of other parts of the world, and it does make you want to travel. You' will have to add York to your wish list!

[Ian Fisher]

@bobbyj

Thank you Bob, I hope you are enjoying the history tour!

[Ian Fisher]

@bkbinthecity

Thank you Brian - it's been fun exploring these hidden corners again!

[Ian Fisher]

@myautofocuslife

Thank you Livia - glad you are enjoying them!

[Ian Fisher]

@marieooi

Thank you Marie - I'm now beginning to wonder what's down some of the dark alleys that I haven't yet been down!

[Ian Fisher]

@bobhuegel

Thank you Bob - it's amazing what you can find down a dark alley!

[hanson]

Lovely reminders of York.

[Ann Jones]

Nice collage of beautiful individual images and such interesting accompanying history!

[Janet]

Lovely to see parts of the town which the visitors don't find!

[Kd Wallis]

wow. such gorgoeus buildings!!! love your shots and the collage!

[Ian Fisher]

@collin

Thank you, glad you are enjoying the hidden history!

[Ian Fisher]

@rhos

Thank you Ann - the history is everywhere here

[Ian Fisher]

@janturnbull

Thank you Janet - it's nice to know these quiet places to make it easier to get around town when you are in a hurry!

[Ian Fisher]

@kdimagery

Thank you Kd - glad you are enjoying the history tour!