Robin Hood Tower towards Monk Bar

158 - Having reached Robin Hood Tower on the York city walls, we turn sharp left and head south-west towards Monk Bar.

The first frame shows the arches added in Victorian times to widen the wall walk and make public access possible. Following a massive fire in the south transept on the Minster in 1984, the blackened and scorched old timbers from the transept roof were stored under these arches for a considerable period of time, before they were sold as part of a fundraising drive for the Minster funds.

The wall walk heads towards and through an arcade of trees, as can be seen in the second frame. Pleasant as it is to walk below the trees, particularly on a warm day, they do obstruct fine views towards the Minster, with only a couple of openings to give a good view. (see http://365project.org/if1/365/2012-05-15)

The wall here still follows the line of the original Roman wall, although again nothing of it can be seen above ground.

[Jen]

interesting shots

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Nice shots Ian and so interesting to read your commentary.

[Lydia]

Keep the history coming! Love your photo history tours!

[petaqui]

Looks a nice place. The threes around the build adds a nature colour that makes a good contrast

[Junan Heath]

Beautiful shots! Wonderful pov! So interesting!

[bkb in the city]

Great tour you are giving us

[Roslyn Brown]

another fantastic shot in your tour... Thank you

[Ian Fisher]

@marshmallows

Thank you Jen, glad you are enjoying the tour!

[Ian Fisher]

@ruthmouch

Thank you Ruth, its nice to be able to share a little of York's history with you and others!

[Ian Fisher]

@gizathecat

Thank you for the encouragement Lydia!

[Ian Fisher]

@petaqui

The trees are nice, but some could do with a trim because the views are slowly disappearing!

[Ian Fisher]

@paintdipper

Thank you Junan, I'm pleased you are still enjoying our tour!

[Ian Fisher]

@bkbinthecity

Thank you Brian - it's interesting trying to convey what the historical city is like through a collection of photographs.

[Ian Fisher]

@roslynjoy

Thank you Roslyn, glad you are still enjoying the tour!

[Tin Agustin]

Love the POV! Another interesting read.

[Ian Fisher]

@tinagustin

Thank you Tin, glad you are enjoying the journey!

[M C]

I love all these historical buildings you've posted recently. Beautiful pictures, and even better with your commentary!

[Ian Fisher]

@mimiducky

Thank you M C, glad you are enjoying the tour - we still have a little way to go to complete the circuit of the walls!

[Simply Amanda]

Love those arches. Such a great line of them!!

[Ian Fisher]

@amandalomonaco

Thank you Amanda. The arches are impressive, but not part of the original wall. They were added in Victorian times to widen the walkway so that it could be opened to the public.