The Red Lion, Merchantgate,York

Why is it that many of the best timber framed buildings in York are pubs / hostelries?

The Red Lion is a 13th century grade 2 listed building. It boats a medieval bread oven and a reformation era priest hole. The latter was reputedly used by the famous highwayman, Dick Turpin. as an escape route. It was originally called the Three Cups.

The pub is close to the bridge that I posted a shot of earlier in the week ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-08-13). Being in a busy part of the city, it has taken several visits to get a clear shot of the building without buses or delivery vans in the way.

Many thanks to Ian for introducing me to the mysteries of photo editing, which allowed me to eliminate intrusive TV aerials from the shot.

For more information about this building, see http://redlionyork.com/history.php

I hadn't realised how many different Red Lion pubs there were in the York area until I did an online search for historical information!

Katharine

[Graham Thresher]

a brilliant capture of a majestic building.

[David Shimmings]

Because they have been in constant use!
We all need to eat, drink and sleep.
Beautiful photo.

[Camille Bisson]

great shot and good for you for learning new editing techniques.

[Therese]

How awesome, and I love the history behind this one too, I've read of The Red Lion in several historical novels... so it's cool to see a photo of it... and of course Dick Turpin makes it all the more exciting!!! ;)

[Molly]

A nice sharp shot of this interesting pub. I enjoyed reading about it.

[Padlock]

Great shot with an interesting history.

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful capture of this great and wonderful building with his interesting history. Thanks for both

[Loopy-Lou]

Fabulous capture and wonderful editing.

[Jacqui Paterson]

This is just lovely.

[Tony]

Perfect capture of that grand old building.

[bkb in the city]

Another great looking old building

[Angela Tavan]

great capture of a wonderful looking building!

[Fisher Family]

@thresheg Thank you. I have to add I haven't been in this one yet! Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@andrewrome365 Thanks David. I agree that use keeps them going. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@catsmeowb Thanks. I am not at my best with computers, they seem to have a mind of their own! However I persevere. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thanks Theresa. I have a feeling Dick Turpin is connected to every pub in York! katharine

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin Thank you Molly. I found the info an interesting read. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@padlock Thank you. Its not quite on the beaten track for tourists and easy to miss. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula Thank you. One day I must go inside and sample its delights. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bizziebeeme Thank you. Ian must get some of the editing credit, but he's a good teacher and makes me have a go. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@witchyjacq Thank you. I'm sure I will find more as I decide to go to parts of York off my regular routes. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thank you.I like the fact that each is so individual. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thank you. I am spoilt for choice here in York, we have so many fine old buildings. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@angelat Thank you. Its one of many lovely examples of timber-framed buildings here in York. Katharine

[Bob]

Nice shot of this building. Interesting story also.

[Karen Matthews]

Such wonderful history and shot.

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel @karenmatthews Thank you. I've always been interested in social history and pubs are definitely social places, Katharine