History All Around by fishers

History All Around

Still in the ruins of St Marys Abbey (the low walls in the foreground), and surrounded by other historical buildings. The main buildings across the centre of the shot are part of the Kings Manor, parts of which were originally the abbots house, built around 1250AD. In the 1540's following the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it became home to the Council of the North and became a royal residence. It suffered major damage in the Civil War in 1644, and by 1667 it became the official residence of John, Lord Freschville, Governor of the City of York. After this it was leased to a variety of people for a number of different uses. By the early C20th it was a school, later becoming a blind school. In 1958 it was taken over by York council. It was renovated in the early 1960's and since then has been used by York University.

Beyond the Kings Manor are the towers of York Minster (left) and the catholic St Wilfrid's Church (right).

Katharine remains in hospital while they deal with an infection of the fluid around her lungs.

Ian
such a huge building! hoping Katherine rallies against this infection quickly now xx
January 12th, 2020  
A beautiful sight, wonderfully captured. Thanks for the explanation.
I get to know so many interesting places here.

I wish Katharine a speedy recovery.
January 12th, 2020  
Such historic buildings and history, nice capture. Get well wishes to Katharine hope she’s on the mend.
January 12th, 2020  
Thanks for explaining all this in such an interesting way Ian. Mrs S and I send our best wishes to Katharine... here's hoping for a speedy recovery.
January 12th, 2020  
Great capture of this huge historic structure. Sending healthy vibes to Katherine.
January 12th, 2020  
Lovely buildings, nice shot. Best wishes for Katharine's speedy recovery.
January 12th, 2020  
Beautiful. Love the light.
💛 to you both!
January 12th, 2020  
Agreat view on and capture of this beautiful historical buildings. Fav.
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January 12th, 2020  
Love it - fav
January 13th, 2020  
Outstanding capture of these historical buildings and great information...I hope that Katherine's doctors get control of the infection so that she can go home.
January 13th, 2020  
Beautiful buildings. I love the different tones and textures. fav.
Hoping Katharine responds to her treatment and is better very soon.
January 13th, 2020  
Poor Katharine is really having a rough trot, I hope she will be ok
January 13th, 2020  
A beautiful area full of history. Hope she gets out of hospital very soon and fully recovered, too.
January 13th, 2020  
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Thank you all for all your lovely comments and favs, which put this shot on the Popular Page.

Katharine is still in hospital but feeling quite well. Doctors believe there is a deep seated infection that needs an extended period of intravenous antibiotics, which can be administered at home once all the necessary arrangements are made.

Ian
January 13th, 2020  
Great capture
January 19th, 2020  
@bkbinthecity

Thank you Brian, I'm glad you like it!

Ian
January 19th, 2020  
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