So, along the way to visit the various window paintings in Knaresborough, Katharine and I found a number of other paintings that were not part of the official trail. I rather like that - it suggests that the trail has really caught the imagination of the people of Knaresborough.
This painting of Harry Potter and an owl was one of two painted windows and a painted door on the side of a mobile phone shop.
Sadly, I have no idea who the artist was for this one. The other thing about the extra windows not on the original trail is that they are not so directly linked to the history or characters of Knaresborough, though I suspect that a large proportion of children (and adults) of the town know and love the stories.
Harry Potter has become incredibly popular in recent years, both as a series of books and a series of films. Both of our daughters love the stories, and our oldest grandaughter can often be found re-reading the novels. Although I have tried, I can't get into either the books or films, so my apologies to any Harry Potter fans out there!
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
We had a really nice day discovering these artworks, and were surprised how many there were in addition to those on the official trail. Since getting home and using streetview to document my photos, I found another high up on the wall of a church. Perhaps an excuse for another day in Knaresborough!
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
We had a really nice day discovering these artworks, and were surprised how many there were in addition to those on the official trail. Since getting home and using streetview to document my photos, I found another high up on the wall of a church. Perhaps an excuse for another day in Knaresborough!
Ian
Thank you both - I rather liked this and one of our grandaughters is often reading Harry Potter, so we could sen her a photo.
Ian
Thank you - it is amazing how popular Harry Potter has become.
Ian