This little gem is situated in a very small square just off Davygate in York. Until recently a large tree filled the square, but it had become diseased and was removed. That now allows sunlight to shine on this mosaic and highlight the detail.
I have not found any information about the origins of this mosaic, but I think it is a rather attractive feature.
A new tree has been planted to replace the one that was removed.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and fav, they are very much appreciated.
It seems that the mosaic was created by Pam Estdale, from Pannal near Harrogate. It was put in this square in 1973 by the owners of the mens clothing shop on whose wall it can be found, and it replaced an earlier advertisement. There is no special significance in the artwork being a Snowy Owl.
That is a very good question Jemima! I can't find the specific reference that I used, but I suspect it came from somewhere in a discussion on the York Past & Present facebook page. This link is to one of the discussions and includes notes about the artist provided by her daughter, including reference to this mosaic - https://www.facebook.com/groups/yorkpastandpresent/posts/1308392905928745
If you aren't on facebook, I can send you a copy of the notes if you send me an email address. I hope this is at least a little help. I will continue to look for the reference that gave me a specific date for it's installation.
Almost as soon as I posted my last reply, I found the reference I used - it was from the same discussion, but was a cutting from the York Press dated 5th June 1973. Again I can send you a copy.
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Hi Ian! Oh thank you so much! (also in case you were wondering, I accidentally deleted my last comment and am unsure how to undo it!!)
That would be super useful, my email is jemimagaiawebb@gmail.com
Thanks again!!!
Sadly you can't undo a deleted comment on 365 Project. I will email the two documents shortly. Your study sounds interesting. It's the sort of local detailed study that is so valuable. Any chance that I can see it when it is completed? I'm sure it would fill in a few gaps in my knowledge of York!
Ian
November 30th, 2021
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Thank you all for your lovely comments and fav, they are very much appreciated.
It seems that the mosaic was created by Pam Estdale, from Pannal near Harrogate. It was put in this square in 1973 by the owners of the mens clothing shop on whose wall it can be found, and it replaced an earlier advertisement. There is no special significance in the artwork being a Snowy Owl.
Ian
Thank you both - it's nice to be able to get a shot of this mosaic with the sun on it.
Ian
Thank you Vesna, I'm pleased that you like it.
Ian
That is a very good question Jemima! I can't find the specific reference that I used, but I suspect it came from somewhere in a discussion on the York Past & Present facebook page. This link is to one of the discussions and includes notes about the artist provided by her daughter, including reference to this mosaic - https://www.facebook.com/groups/yorkpastandpresent/posts/1308392905928745
If you aren't on facebook, I can send you a copy of the notes if you send me an email address. I hope this is at least a little help. I will continue to look for the reference that gave me a specific date for it's installation.
Ian
Almost as soon as I posted my last reply, I found the reference I used - it was from the same discussion, but was a cutting from the York Press dated 5th June 1973. Again I can send you a copy.
Ian
Hi Ian! Oh thank you so much! (also in case you were wondering, I accidentally deleted my last comment and am unsure how to undo it!!)
That would be super useful, my email is jemimagaiawebb@gmail.com
Thanks again!!!
Sadly you can't undo a deleted comment on 365 Project. I will email the two documents shortly. Your study sounds interesting. It's the sort of local detailed study that is so valuable. Any chance that I can see it when it is completed? I'm sure it would fill in a few gaps in my knowledge of York!
Ian