York — If I posted a photo taken today you’d see why I needed to carry this one, taken last time I crossed Lendal Bridge six weeks ago. I needed it to get me through this miserably wet Wednesday and I’ll need others to get me across the long bridge of grey rainy days ahead through December, January, February. Whoever thought having a sky the colour of pavement was a good idea should be sent back to desi...
York — Cut hair. Trim nails. Pre-make recovery shake. Hydrate. Check Weather. Get dressed. Right shoe first. Stretch. Fresh Brew Espresso. Drink. Breathe. Press “begin workout” and lean into the pain.
York — This Sunday I decided to bring a few quotes from those I respect and admire in the world of photography. “If it isn’t in the frame, it does not exist.” – Avedon Sounds kind of dumb right, well not ...
York — “The elegant lantern on top of the tower is visible from many parts of the city. It was built around 1400. Throughout the mediaeval period, the light was kept burning at night to guide travellers int...
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Dawn, and the silhouette of All Saints Pavement
"The minster chimes strike ten. I go to bed very conscious that I am sleeping within the white walls of York, loving her beauty, her peace, her dignity, and the calm, unhurried way she has..." - H. V. Morton, The Call of England
"She does not ask you to love her: she is like London in that. She is there: she is York." - H. V. Morton, The Call of England
"...and right ahead, that classic view of York Minster lifting its towers above the city and the white wall twisting on and on..." - H. V. Morton
"York is the loveliest city in all England. She is England's last real anchor to the Middle Ages." - H. V. Morton, The Call of England
"The curved platforms of York are well worth the study of any man interested in the personalities of stations." - H. V. Morton, The Call of England
I take a photo everyday, but today I brought this one with me.
It's another web 2.o account sign-up thing and another first post. "Hello world?" he asked, meekly.
Once in awhile you meet someone important
Just arrived and light-hearted by the river, walked.