A Little Gem. (5 Colliergate, York)

This little gem of a timber framed house is nestled between two much later buildings in Colliergate, York.

The building dates from the 16th century but is now home to a business selling and repairing domestic appliances as well as selling various accessories and spare parts. Advice is free and tailored to the customers needs. Ignoring it is usually a mistake!

I like the building having such a practical use despite its age. Its easy to overlook or assume it is a "mock Tudor" building. Further information at:

http://www.yorkconservationtrust.org/colliergate-5.html

Katharine

[Evelyn]

Interesting find - thanks for sharing! :)

[Hillary Torrey]

Wow,how neat,love the design. Nice capture of it.

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful pic. of this lovely , what we call : a `` Vakwerk House`` Many of them to see in the south/east of Holland and may more in Germany. Love it.

[Molly]

Interesting shape to the timbers. I like the symmetry.

[Sarah Munnings]

what a gorgeous little building :)

[Bob]

Marvelous little building. Glad you found it.

[Tony]

Striking capture, the roof-line and the beams make a great pattern. Really grabs your eye.

[bkb in the city]

What a great looking building

[Hazel A]

Sounds like a good old fashioned shop, in keeping with the interesting building

[Fisher Family]

@pictureme @ididntdoit87 Thank you. Its easy to overlook this building when shopping. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula They sound interesting, perhaps you will post a picture of one in the future. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin @pixiemac @bobhuegel Thank you. I've wanted to take its picture for a while but the view is often blocked by delivery vans or cars. Its only sound the corner from the Shambles but not really on the tourist trail. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thanks Tony. It does seem out of place with the much taller buildings on each side, but it also adds to its attraction. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thanks. We have a number of timber framed buildings in York but this ones location was its attraction for me. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@purplehaze12 It is a wonderful shop Hazel with a nicely uneven floor inside. Across the road is an equally wonderful hardware and kitchen shop, although it is a less interesting building. Katharine

[Therese]

Beautiful shot!!! I love the look of Tudor homes!!!

[Pyrrhula]

@fishers Won`t be likely. I don`t travel that much anymore.

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid So do I, which is why 365 keeps getting shots of different ones. They are all so individual. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula Sorry to hear that. I'll have satisfy my curiosity with pictures on the internet. katharine

[Debra Hall]

nice shot Katherine

[Fisher Family]

@doodlerdeb Thanks Debra. I was pleased to get a shot without cars in front. katharine

[Rachel]

Well spotted. When I was in York recently, I was disappointed with the photo opportunities, sometimes due to the amount of traffic and people.

[Fisher Family]

@tryingforsighs Living here helps! Early morning is a good time and I have found around 5 pm as people want a sit down and a meal. Christmas day, Ian and Lucy tell me gives great opportunities! Katharine