The Minster Stoneyard

Have you ever wondered where theycut up and carve all those bits of stone when they are restoring and replacing bits of York Minster. It happens here in the stone yard next to the Minster School. I missed the open day this year so I'll have to try harder next year to make sure I get a look round inside instead of just seeing the view from the gateway!

Fairfax House - Castlegate

Following on from yesterday's post where I mentioned Fairfax House so here is the exterior of Fairfax House. The building was restored by York Civic Trust and is now something well worth adding to your itinerary for a visit to York.

Former St. George's Cinema - Castlegate

Following on from the theme of the day before yesterday this is also a former Cinema entrance, the St. George's cinema in Castlegate now used as a display annex for Fairfax House which is next door.

View over rooftops to York Minster

York minster in juxtaposition on the horizon against the red brick and pantiles of the buildings in between. For thos of you trying to work out the location of where the shot was taken the only clue I'll give is "Blake Street".

Fossgate - MACDONALDS

This fabulous looking building was built as a cinema but was converted to a furniture shop about fifty five years ago. Despite being called MacDonalds you can't buy fast food there, thank goodness!