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This tower was once linked by a chain to Barker's Tower on the opposite side of the river to stop craft entering the city without paying a tax. From the 17th century it was a pumping house for the town's water supply - the wheel was turned by horses. Nearby we can see the York Water Works Offices.
An extract from York Photographic Memories.
Other Memories from York
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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