Friday 28 March 2008

Doors Within The Walls 7 - Black Swan Peaseholme Green

The Black Swan door has a solid oak look to it and of course is open most of the time during the day until closing time. A popular non-mainstream music venue with Jazz and Folk evenings the Black Swan is a .

There is currently some controversy about the planned council offices that are planned to be erected next door to it. Many are describing the proposed building as a monstrosity. Even Coun Brian Watson, who will become York's next Lord Mayor in May has joined the fray describing the planned offices in the same terms. About the only councillor heard defending is the present Mayor Coun. Steve Galloway. My own view is that if the artists impression looks as bad as it does then the actual building will be hideous and be a contender for Stonebows House's crown as the Ugliest Building in York. The city of York deserves better than this.

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