Lady Peckett's Yard

128 - Towards the right hand side of yesterday's shot is an alley called Lady Peckett's Yard, which contains one of York's hidden gems - another beautiful timber framed building.

The alley itself is Viking in origin. The current main road (Pavement) was a Viking main road, and the alley at right angles to it is one of numerous alleys that would have existed in the 10th century, to give more traders access to passers by than could be fitted into the main street itself.

Many of the buildings in this alley are of medieval in age, but are rarely seen by visitors, unless they are taking part in a guided tour of the Snickelways (see http://365project.org/if1/365/2012-05-10 ). What a shame that more people don't get to see such gems.

[Lizzy Bean]

Thanks to you, we get to see them, too. That's the whole draw to this project. This is a phenomenal shot

[Lydia]

If I ever make it to the UK, York will be one of my stops. I love your photos of York!

[Ian Fisher]

@lizzybean

Thank you Lizzy, and thank you for the fav! Glad you like this shot, there will be more of York city centre to follow over the coming weeks.

[Ian Fisher]

@gizathecat

Thank you Lydia, glad you are enjoying the tour. I'm sure you would enjoy York if you got chance to visit.

[Lizzy Bean]

@if1 just joined the tour!

[Ian Fisher]

@lizzybean

Glad to have you along - I hope you enjoy the ride!

[Sarah Bremner]

Great shot and the history is so fascinating!

[Ian Fisher]

@sarah19

Thank you Sarah - the journey continues.....

[Caren]

Part of what I love about 365 is that I get to see these gems through photography. Thank you for posting another amazing historical photo! It's awesome!

[Junan Heath]

Wonderful pov! Marvelous shot!

[bkb in the city]

Love the narrow alleys and streets here

[Marie]

Thank you for this very special and exclusive tour Ian :)

[hanson]

What a terrific view of a hidden gem, and the rain on the flag-stones adds.

[Bob]

I would like to go back to York and spend more time there.

[Ian Fisher]

@clmiller

Thank you Caren, glad you are enjoying the tour!

[Ian Fisher]

@paintdipper

Thank you Junan, glad you like it!

[Ian Fisher]

@bkbinthecity

Thank you Brian - it's ages since I was last in this alley, so it's interesting to revisit it!

[Ian Fisher]

@marieooi

You're welcome Marie - perhaps we should arrange a 365 convention in York so that everyone can enjoy the real thing!

[Ian Fisher]

@collin

Thank you, glad you like it - it's been hard recently to get shots without rain somewhere in the frame!

[Ian Fisher]

@bobhuegel

I'm sure you would enjoy it here Bob!

[Frida]

You've done this beauty justice Ian! Unfortunately all my picks of York are pre digi cam (mine that is) and scanning them would just not turn out so well. Lovely capture!

[Ian Fisher]

@frida

Thank you Frida, glad you like it! @frida

[Noelle]

I love this shot. I visited York many years ago and love the medieval feel of the town. Love Edinburgh's wynds for the same reason. You have captured this really well :)

[Ian Fisher]

@noelleireland

Thank you Noelle, glad you like it - and I agree about Edinburgh, it's a fascinating place to explore.