Kings Square has recently been repaved and updated. The new flagstones provided a lovely surface for reflections when wet.I am not sure the council spent £500,000 so I could achieve this picture!
The square is usually very busy with tourists and street entertainers, but the early morning rain seems to have deterred them.
The name, Kins Square seems to have two sources. An Icelandic warrior and bard, named Egil Skallagrim, wrote of "Konungsgarthr" or 'King's Garth' in York after visiting the city in the 10th century. Now called King's Square, tradition says it is the site of the Royal Palace of the Kings of Deira, Northumbria and, later, Norse York.
I like the looks of the flagstones, I find it difficult to walk on cobble stones. at first sight I thought the reflection was in a lake of sorts, but a second look made me see the flagstones. well done, Katharine.
Thank you for your comments. The flag stones replaced a combination of cobbles and brick type paving. The new stones give great reflections but there were a lot of suggestions that the money could have been spent on more appropriate projects. Katharine
Thank you for your comments. The flag stones replaced a combination of cobbles and brick type paving. The new stones give great reflections but there were a lot of suggestions that the money could have been spent on more appropriate projects. Katharine