Lendal Tower

Lendal Tower next to Lendal Bridge has served many purposes since it was part of the city defences. For many years it was the offices of the York Waterworks Company but has recently been sold and planning permission granted for yet another eating place.

Lendal Bridge Gaurdian

A closer look at the angel gaurding Lendal Bridge reveals some of the other adornments on the bridge. To the right and left of the top of the shield are ornate renditions of VR or Victoria Regina. To the righta nd left above the angel's head are the ecclesiatical cross keys, three lions en passant and a Yorkshire white Rose.

View Under Lendal Bridge Towards Ouse Bridge

Lendal Bridge Lights Close Up

As I was taking this photo the pedestrian walked into view and seems to reflect the same pose as the angel holding the cross of St. George under the light standard on the bridge.

Lendal Tower and Bridge

My eldest son was home over the holiday and can be seen here with his back to the camera looking towards Lendal Bridge and Lendal Tower.

York City Rowing Club

I think it is admirable the way these youngsters get out on a cold morning take most of their clothes off and then row up and down the river in boats so flimsy that one man can lift them out of the water whilst being shouted at not to scrape the bottom of the boat as it is already very thin. Just by Lendal Bridge the rowing club is situated next to the river ouse where you often see rowers pulling up and down the river.

Tales of The Riverbank

Although there may only appear to be three fishermen on the riverbank by Lendal Bridge I overheard the chap in the white T shirt talking about good places he had fished on the river. Was it a case of fishermens tales?

Ornamentation - Lendal Bridge

Lendal bridge over the River Ouse in York is loaded with symbols, starting with five lions en passant representing the city, the entwined V and A representing Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, VR for Victoria Regina with the white rose of Yorkshire above it and the crossed keys of the clergy.

Railway Museum Road Train

York's two most popular attractions are probably York Minster and the National Railway museum. This little road train runs between the two attractions and is seen here crossing the River Ouse on Lendal Bridge. Jump on and pay to be transported between the two points. It has to be said though, that you do miss a pleasant walk between the two except for the bit walking in the tunnell under the railway lines which is damp, smelly and littered with pigeon droppings most of the time. Once out of the smelly tunnell you pass the memorial gardens, go through the arch of the city walls, cross the river, pass the entrance to the Museum Gardens, pass the library, get a glimpse of the Theatre Royal and the curve of the council offices in St Leonards with The Minster providing a dominant backdrop along Deangate. All in all a pleasant little walk and you get time to linger over some of the sights I have mentioned rather than being whisked along in the road train which takes the same route.