York, Monk Bar c.1950
Photo ref:
Y12019
Photo ref:
Y12019
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All four bars still have their portcullises, but this is the only one that still works. The statues on the parapet are holding rocks or boulders, and are ready to throw them at any invader. The origin of the small balcony is unknown, but public proclamations were read from there in the 17th century.
An extract from York Photographic Memories.
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A Selection of Memories from York
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from York
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I miss this place
my grandparents and great grandparents married in this church and lived in the Stonebow and Pavement area.My great-grandfather and his father sold humbugs in the Shambles market:
In the early & mid 50's as a lad I spent my weekends working in the boatyard by the bridge.
As you look at the picture it was downstream of Kendal bridge on the left. Access was through the arch on this side of the bridge.
A selection of rowboats & a motorboat river cruiser that did afternoon runs to Bishopthorpe Palace.
A start to a life of over 40 years at sea or involved in the maritime world that included over 22 years in the maritime branch of the Army.
Oh happy days.
Do you remember eddy and jess Creaser landlord in the 60s
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