View soon to disappear - Minster from Rowntree Wharf

This view of the Minster will not be around for much longer, it has been opened up by the demolition of a number buildings in the Hungate area which is nundergoing redevelopment. Beyond the modern brick facade of Clavert's Carperts you can just make out the fine Georgian terrace in St Saviourgate.

St Saviour's Church - DIG

If you slip down the side of Fibbers in Stonebow you get an unusual view of St Saviour's church in St Saviourgate. Although we tend to think of York as being fairly flat the slope of the road shows quite distinctly how the church has been built on the top of a hill. As a rough estimate I would say that St saviourgate is probably about 30 feet above the level of the river Foss. For those of you who like your measurements in metric that's 30 feet ;-)) you'll have to work it out for yourselves.

St Saviour's church is one York's redundant mediaeval churches and is now used as the archaelogical resource centre under the name DIG. Well worth a visit if you are bringing your children and they are interested in archaeology as they get a chance to do some simulated digging for artefacts. Much more fun than a lucky dip!

All Saints Lantern Tower in background of St Saviourgate

In the background of St Saviourgate you can see the lantern tower of All Saints Pavement and the curve of the stonebow building. St Saviourgate runs parrallel to Peaseho;me green and Stonebow before joining York's shortest street Whip Ma Whop Ma Gate.

St Saviours Church Tower - St Saviourgate

This church is now used as an archaeological visitor centre called DIG . You can just see some autumn colour on the tree on the right behind the tower strikingly lit by the low autumn sun.

Doors Within the Walls 1 - 33 St Saviourgate

In York you can find many interesting doors and from time to time I plan to include a picture of a door on this blog. The first one is from St Saviourgate where both sides of the street have interesting Georgian terraces. This is number 33 St Saviourgate where only the two little roundals on the vertical pillars have been picked out in gold. Others in the street have more of the ornamentation picked out in gold or a contrasting colour.