365 Project helps you see things in a new way. Wherever you are, ideas begin to emerge. You may not be deliberately looking, but things catch your eye. When Katharine and I were going down to the riverside so that she could take her shot of Skeldergate Bridge (see yesterday), I caught sight of this interesting building through a gap in the bushes and trees.
This is the toll house that Katharine mentioned in her notes. The toll booth was in the upper part of the building, facing onto the bridge, and the lower part of the building housed the machinery for the lifting section of the bridge.
The bridge became toll free 99 years ago, and it is 38 years since the bridge was last lifted. The machinery has been removed and the building is now used as a cafe.
It is one of the buildings particularly vulnerable to flooding in York, and you can see the height the floods reached last year with the change in colour of the stonework at the bottom of the lower windows.
OMG yes it's very noticeable..that was a lot of water. interesting information, Ian, on this Toll House and great to know that it's still in use now as a cafe' like you said. visiting your part of the world would be interesting - but for now I enjoy your and your families pictures.
I like the detail in this shot, and the way the building fills the frame. Interesting information too. The flood level certainly brings home York's vulnerability.
Thank you Molly - York is fortunate that substantial areas were protected from floods by defences built in the 1980s. I think the total number of properties affected last year was about 80, compared with many hundreds in similar floods before the defences were built.
Thank you Padlock - I haven't forgotten your interest in the Minster by night. Sadly, when I went to do some night shots in the city centre earlier in the year, the Minster wasn't lit up, but I will be having another look soon.
Thank you Ross - York is a fascinating mixture of old and new. The apartments in the background here are about 10-12 years old and are right beside the river, but are built on a ridge above flood level.
Thank you Lizzy, and thank you for the fav! I'm glad to see you back on here, and pleased that you are following out family project. I hope your break was fruitful, and that your husband's health is improving. We will, of course, be following you.
Ian
April 17th, 2013
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Thank you Graham - it's amazing how many times I've passed this building without realising how attractive it is!
Ian
Thank you Therese, glad you like it!
Ian
Thank you Lee - this building does make an attractive subject!
Ian
Thank you Bruni - I'm glad you are still enjoying the tour. More history will follow....
Ian
Thank you Gill - it's amazing how many times I've passed this building without realising how attractive it is!
Ian
Thank you Molly - York is fortunate that substantial areas were protected from floods by defences built in the 1980s. I think the total number of properties affected last year was about 80, compared with many hundreds in similar floods before the defences were built.
Ian
Thank you Padlock - I haven't forgotten your interest in the Minster by night. Sadly, when I went to do some night shots in the city centre earlier in the year, the Minster wasn't lit up, but I will be having another look soon.
Ian
Thank you Caren - it is attractive, and it's only recently that I realised what an attractive building it is!
Ian
Thank you Jacqui, I'm glad I found the viewpoint through the trees and bushes!
Ian
Thank you Pyrrhula - it's amazing how many times I've passed this building without realising how attractive it is!
Ian
Thank you Malc - it illustrates the flood level quite well.
Ian
Thank you Hazel - it's a lovely example of Victorian gothic!
Ian
Thank you Bob - it's not uncommon for buildings of this age to be very decorative and have a gothic feel.
Ian
Thank you Janet - you may get trapped in here by the coffee and cakes!
Ian
Thank you Cathie - quite a few buildings of this age have attractive decorative features and a gothic feel!
Ian
Thank you Ann - it's hard to appreciate it's size as you cross the bridge, but from this angle it is an attractive imposing building.
Ian
Thank you Ross - York is a fascinating mixture of old and new. The apartments in the background here are about 10-12 years old and are right beside the river, but are built on a ridge above flood level.
Ian
Thank you Lizzy, and thank you for the fav! I'm glad to see you back on here, and pleased that you are following out family project. I hope your break was fruitful, and that your husband's health is improving. We will, of course, be following you.
Ian