The York Tap

326 - There are a number of interesting buildings within York railway station, and this is a recently restored example.

The building was constructed by the North Eastern Railway in 1907 as the station tea rooms. By the 1970s it was used as a sale room for railway relics - old number plates, oil lamps, timetables and a vast range of other items.

From the early 1980s it became the home of the York Model Railway which used the building for around 25 years.

When the model railway moved out, the building was renovated and re-opened towards the end of 2011 as the York Tap.

Many period features were incorporated in the renovation, and the building makes a pleasant addition to the facilities available at the railway station

[Hazel A]

This is another lovely old building Ian. It is good to see that an effort is being made to bring the old buildings back into use

[Malc Bird]

A nice shot and good to see that these lovely buildings are put to good use. This one has an interesting history.

[David Shimmings]

I really must come to York this year - there are so many things that I have only seen in your superb photos.
Thank you for sharing them Ian.

[Paul Godfrey]

Great pic, looks a good pub too. How was the beer?

[Judith Johnson]

I like the look of it. Are they constantly upgrading their exhibits?

[sue-capetown]

From tearoom to beer on tap. Nice to see all lovingly restored on the outside be interested to see what it looks like inside. I enjoy you taking us around York. Its such an interesting city.

[william wooderson]

An interesting history, and I imagine it's an atmospheric place to have a drink. Judging by your knowledge, you must go there at least once in a while?

[Kd Wallis]

That is such a cuuute building!!! Love it! Great shot!

[Jacqui Paterson]

You have captured the beauty of a lovely old building. Lovely :)

[Christine]

Lovely building. Good shot. Thanks for the info

[Pyrrhula]

Love the architecture and the wonderful restoration. Great capture and info

[Alison]

Lovely shot, love the info that accompanies

[Therese]

Very nice shot!!! :)

[Steviepix]

What an interesting building and a very interesting narrative from you too. Excellent capture.

[Vesna]

Another lovely old building!

[Cathie]

Love it! Makes me want to visit!

[Frank Hymus]

Really interesting shot, with a little bit of history. Nice.

[Corine Wernsen]

Love it!!!

[SJ]

Interesting building. Nice photo!

[Tanja Carda]

Great capture Ian, love that you capture so many old buildings and write about their history. This looks like a nice place to visit, the detail in the windows are beautiful!

[Tony]

Wonderful capture Ian and what a great restoration. Would love to see such sympathetic work done here on our bleak stations.

[Mickey Anderson]

great shot and capture of this fine looking bldg ,love the history!!

[bkb in the city]

It certainly has had an interesting history

[Bob]

Cool shot and interesting history.

[Ian Fisher]

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Thank you all for your kind thoughts and comments.

We are very fortunate than the York Civic Trust is very active in promoting the preservation of old buildings, and there are many excellent examples of places being restored and brought back into use.

I have to confess that I haven't yet been inside the York Tap - it just lies on my route home from the railway station, so it's a lovely eye catching building as I head for the station exit.