Taken close to the place where Lucy took yesterday's shot, this view shows Heslington Hall, the administrative centre of York University.
Heslington Hall is a grade II* listed rebuilt manor house near the village of Heslington. The original Manor house was constructed in 1568 for Sir Thomas Eynns, and his wife Elizabeth. Eynns died in 1573 and the estate were sold in 1601 by his nephews to the Hesketh family. It later passed to the Yarnburgh family, and various members of the family lived here until the Second World War. It was rebuilt in the 1850s, but some original features were preserved. In the Second World War it was occupied by the Royal Air Force as the headquarters of No. 4 Group RAF, part of RAF Bomber Command.
The family never moved back here after the war, and when the University of York was founded (it opened to students in 1963) Sir Bernard Feilden supervised its conversion into the administrative headquarters of the University of York, a purpose it continues to serve.
I thinkk the grandeur of university buildings is part of their appeal - underperforming in such surroundings is just unthinkable... a sharp contrast to the so called 'redbrick' universities. Nice peaceful scene Ian.
Thank you Sue - there is quite a variety of architecture, and some nice sculptures around the site as well. I'm sure our cameras will be back there at some stage.
Thank you Richard - I agree, such surroundings are stimulating and thought provoking. The variety of architecture and the sculptures and lakes around the site make a wonderful environment.
Thank you Graham -it must once have been a very grand house and gardens.
Ian
Thank you Margaret - it was fairly still, so ideal for reflections.
Ian
Thank you Ivan - It's nice to see such a grand house has survived.
Ian
Thank you Lynne - fairly still air and bright light on the buildings was ideal for reflections.
Ian
Thank you Gloria, and thank you for the fav.
Ian
Thank you Molly - the sky was quite threatening but we managed to avoid the rain.
Ian
Thank you Nicole - it was interesting exploring the university site and seeing all the changes.
Ian
Thank you Judith - conditions were great for this kind of shot.
Ian
Thank you Rose - this is an imposing piece of architecture.
Ian
Thank you Ferry - it was interesting to see all the university buildings, old and new.
Ian
Thank you Sue - there is quite a variety of architecture, and some nice sculptures around the site as well. I'm sure our cameras will be back there at some stage.
Ian
Thank you Tony, and thank you for the fav!
Ian
Thank you Richard - I agree, such surroundings are stimulating and thought provoking. The variety of architecture and the sculptures and lakes around the site make a wonderful environment.
Ian
Thank you Lynn - we had a fascinating time exploring part of the university site.
Ian
Thank you Denise - the bright light on the building made it ideal for catching reflections.
Ian
Thank you Julia, it's a lovely campus to explore.
Ian