Historical York, UK
Jul 13, 2013 18:08:48 #
A few shots taken in York this week. This is a unique city where it has been possible to excavate back down through the layers showing evidence of human habitation going back 6000 years. Pre-History up to about 71 AD the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans, Medieval, Tudors, Stuarts, Georgian, Victorian periods have all left evidence of their presence in the archiological record and the city's architecture.
The Shambles (No tilt/shift lens will straighten these buildings)
York Minster - Construction started in 1220 and took 200 years. Built of local sandstone that crumbles over time and requires constant maintenance.
York Minster Southwest facade. Three towers each 0ver 200 feet tall.
The Minster has it's own team of stonemasons
Example of the masonry work they produce
Jul 13, 2013 18:46:57 #
Jul 13, 2013 20:10:42 #
Absolutely loved this tour. Not only for the image quality but for the history lesson as well.
Jul 13, 2013 20:16:34 #
What an enjoying visual visit! love The Shambles--so much history. I can see David Copperfield walking along.
Jul 13, 2013 23:38:06 #
davids999 wrote:
A few shots taken in York this week. This is a unique city where it has been possible to excavate back down through the layers showing evidence of human habitation going back 6000 years. Pre-History up to about 71 AD the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans, Medieval, Tudors, Stuarts, Georgian, Victorian periods have all left evidence of their presence in the archiological record and the city's architecture.
Very nice! And interesting! Limestone carving big in our area. My brother has two Bedlington Terriers he shows. I guess they originate up in your area. They are very cute.
Jul 14, 2013 12:17:21 #
davids999 wrote:
A few shots taken in York this week. This is a unique city where it has been possible to excavate back down through the layers showing evidence of human habitation going back 6000 years. Pre-History up to about 71 AD the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans, Medieval, Tudors, Stuarts, Georgian, Victorian periods have all left evidence of their presence in the archiological record and the city's architecture.
Great shots David, thanks for sharing, love the history
Jul 14, 2013 12:22:31 #
davids999 wrote:
A few shots taken in York this week. This is a unique city where it has been possible to excavate back down through the layers showing evidence of human habitation going back 6000 years. Pre-History up to about 71 AD the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans, Medieval, Tudors, Stuarts, Georgian, Victorian periods have all left evidence of their presence in the archiological record and the city's architecture.
Superb set. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 14, 2013 13:54:48 #
DOOK wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Hello DOOK
Thanks for the thumbsup
David
Jul 14, 2013 13:55:44 #
Joe F.N. wrote:
Absolutely loved this tour. Not only for the image quality but for the history lesson as well.
Hello Joe
Thank you very much for looking and taking the time to comment.
David
Jul 14, 2013 13:58:44 #
carlysue wrote:
What an enjoying visual visit! love The Shambles--so much history. I can see David Copperfield walking along.
Hello carlysue
You are right, that is exactly the feeling that the place evokes. Thank you for looking and for commenting.
David
Jul 14, 2013 14:04:44 #
CardinalLady wrote:
Very nice! And interesting! Limestone carving big in our area. My brother has two Bedlington Terriers he shows. I guess they originate up in your area. They are very cute.
Hello CardinalLady
Thank you for your kind comments. I was only visiting the area as I live way to the north in Scotland. Bedlington is in Northumberland just north of Yorkshire and that is indeed where that breed originates. Closely related to the Dandie Dinmont much loved by the author Sir Walter Scott who lived just over the Border.
David
Jul 14, 2013 14:06:04 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Great shots David, thanks for sharing, love the history
Hello Gregory
Thanks for looking and for commenting, much appreciated.
David
Jul 14, 2013 14:07:13 #
wonkytripod wrote:
Superb set. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Hello wonky
Thanks for that and for the thumbsup.
David
Jul 14, 2013 14:21:42 #
Great series!! I so enjoy seeing and learning about the history of new-to-me- places. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Annie
Annie
Jul 14, 2013 14:39:44 #
davids999 wrote:
A few shots taken in York this week. This is a unique city where it has been possible to excavate back down through the layers showing evidence of human habitation going back 6000 years. Pre-History up to about 71 AD the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans, Medieval, Tudors, Stuarts, Georgian, Victorian periods have all left evidence of their presence in the archiological record and the city's architecture.
A photo series with a nice bit of history and great architecture...
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