Katharine included a shot before the weekend of wallpaper art on the side of the bonding warehouse in York, so to complement that here is a shot of the east side facing the river, with it's cranes and gantries, showing where goods would have been unloaded from boats.
The Bonding Warehouse was built in 1875 for storage of dutiable goods when York was still a thriving commercial port. By the 1980s it had become a licensed restaurant with live band and comedy performances. It later became a night club. It has been derelict since it was damaged in the floods of 2000, and its future has been a constant matter of discussion and argument, and is still unresolved.
Schemes proposed for it's use include conversion to apartments, an arts centre, a confectionery museum, a technology centre and as retail premises.
It's sad that such an attractive building should be so badly neglected. It would be nice to think that sometime soon it could be restored and brought back into productive use, but the large banner on the side advertises that it is for sale yet again, so little hope of immediate change.
I liked the way the sun highlighted the metalwork of the walkways (where the planking has disappeared) and cranes when I took this shot.
I really love that the Fisher family give a good story background to the shots. It helps me understand and gives appreciation of the subjects. This is no exception.
An interesting capture and a fascinating history. I wonder if anyone will buy if there's still the possibility of further flooding - or will the new flood defence system make that unlikely?
Marvelous shot of this old building. I hope a viable use can be found for this structure before it succumbs to age. It appears to be in a great location.
Like you, Ian, I think it's a shame when buildings such as this are left to the elements! I suppose it's so expensive to restore that it's not commercially viable. I was just commenting to Dewi yesterday evening, how nice it was that they were able to use ral buildings for the outside scenes in a Victorian period drama!
Thank you Padlock - there is every chance that the floods could affect it, but some work has been done to prevent flood water from entering the building, so it would just end up surrounded by a temporary moat
Thank you Pyrrhula - there are several attractive and interesting riverside warehouses, and some have been beautifully restored and adapted for new uses. I hope this soon gets similar treatment.
Thank You Molly - it isn't protected by any of the flood defences, but work has been done inside to prevent flood water entering, although it could still be surrounded by a temporary most!
Thank you Malc - obviously great minds think alike! I did find Ditherington Flax Mill interesting. I remember passing it on a park and ride bus into Shrewsbury a couple of years ago. It is great if new uses can be found for these fascinating old buildings.
Thank you Ann - I do love it when these beautiful old buildings can be saved. I also find it fascinating how film companies use real places for their films, and how they can be transformed by the camera. York has been featured in a number of films over the years.
Thank you Tony - this is a listed building, so it's hard to imagine anyone being allowed to demolish it, but it's still sad to see it left looking so neglected.
Nice capture and great info
Thank you Padlock - there is every chance that the floods could affect it, but some work has been done to prevent flood water from entering the building, so it would just end up surrounded by a temporary moat
Ian
Thank you Protophotogsi, glad you like it.
Ian
Thank you Therese, I do love the design of these old riverside warehouses.
Ian
Thank you Loopy-Lou, some of these riverside warehouses have fascinating histories.
Ian
Thank you Hazel - some work has been done to prevent any further flood water entering the building, but it could still end up surrounded by water.
Ian
Thank you Pyrrhula - there are several attractive and interesting riverside warehouses, and some have been beautifully restored and adapted for new uses. I hope this soon gets similar treatment.
Ian
Thank you Jacqui - some riverside warehouses have already been restored for other uses, so there is hope for this building.
Ian
Thank you Ross - I do wonder sometimes if we ramble on too much!
Ian
Thank You Molly - it isn't protected by any of the flood defences, but work has been done inside to prevent flood water entering, although it could still be surrounded by a temporary most!
Ian
Thank you Malc - obviously great minds think alike! I did find Ditherington Flax Mill interesting. I remember passing it on a park and ride bus into Shrewsbury a couple of years ago. It is great if new uses can be found for these fascinating old buildings.
Ian
Thank you Bob - some of the old warehouses have been converted into apartments or hotels, so there id some hope for this building.
Ian
Thank you Colie, glad you like it!
Ian
Thank you Ann - I do love it when these beautiful old buildings can be saved. I also find it fascinating how film companies use real places for their films, and how they can be transformed by the camera. York has been featured in a number of films over the years.
Ian
Thank you Brian - there have been lots of ideas, but just not enough commitment or money yet!
Ian
Thank you Bruni - money to restore these old places is a real problem at the moment, but the results when restoration is done can be fabulous.
Ian
Thank you Tony - this is a listed building, so it's hard to imagine anyone being allowed to demolish it, but it's still sad to see it left looking so neglected.
Ian
Thank you Vesna - I'm hopeful that eventually a good use will be found for it.
Ian