Back into York city centre as the slow relaxation of lockdown continues, and this is a view along Low Petergate from Kings Square, looking towards the west towers of York Minster.
A simular view was posted at the end of 2014 ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2014-12-29 ). That older shot was taken on Christmas Day 2014, when all the shops were closed, and most of the people wandering around the city centre were on the same mission as I was - photos of the city centre without massive crowds of people.
The recent shot has a simular number of people as the one from 2014 - but now most of the people were shopping. Many shops are still closed, but there is a slow transition back towards a more normally busy city centre.
There are changes in the city centre, but more of that tomorrow.
A lovely street scene with the cathedral in the background. Let's hope the idiots flocking to the beaches, don't cause a reversal of the easing of Lockdown.
Fav. You have captured a magnificent view of the city centre. I am so sad now that I have never had the opportunity to visit York when I came to UK frequently. I have no urge now to visit the UK again after being there many times. But the Lake District where I stayed for 3 days many years ago and York always beckon me to revisit.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
York city centre is a fascinating mix of styles and ages of architecture, with buildings ranging from 50 years to 900 years of age visible in this view.
For those of you who have expressed interest in York, if you make a visit here we can give you a Fisher Family tour.
Lovely shot and good to see people out and about but not too many. I imagine social distancing could be a bit of a challenge on some of the narrow streets there.
Thank you Pat. Social distancing will be a challenge. Some pedestrian only roads have keep left signs for pedestrians. Shambles was signed to be one way (until someome removed the stickers!)
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
York city centre is a fascinating mix of styles and ages of architecture, with buildings ranging from 50 years to 900 years of age visible in this view.
For those of you who have expressed interest in York, if you make a visit here we can give you a Fisher Family tour.
Ian
Dione, a shame that you haven't managed to visit our beautiful city, but hopefully you will enjoy some of the shots of the city that we post.
Ian
Thank you Pat. Social distancing will be a challenge. Some pedestrian only roads have keep left signs for pedestrians. Shambles was signed to be one way (until someome removed the stickers!)
Ian
Thank you Vesna - I like the various streets in York where you get a distant view of the Minster.
Ian