Shambles, York

A collection of shop signs in York's most famous street. Follow the label for more on Shambles, the name which gives us the expression, "He made a complete shambles of it." 

All Saints' lantern 2, York

An older close-up of the lovely octagonal lantern tower shown a week ago, 21 April 2010. Not surprisingly, it is a York favourite. Mainly 14th century, All Saints Pavement is the Guild church of York and is reputedly the resting place of 39 former Lord Mayors. The lantern served to direct medieval travellers approaching York through the Forest of Galtres to the north of the city.  

For a 360º view, try this.

Peasholm House, York

Home to York Associates, Peasholme House, St Saviour's Place, was restored by the York Civic Trust and features this Italianate ceiling which was taken down from another building and erected here. This is the coffee lounge. 

Cambridge in York

This smart Austin Cambridge (c.1962) used to be parked near the Malton Road roundabout, but has been on this Layerthorpe garage forecourt for several months now. You can yell as much as you like, this is one cab that ain't moving; it hasn't budged an inch for a long time now, or even a centimetre.

New York, Old York

Just off the inner ring road, and diagonally opposite the apartments of a couple of days ago, is Frankie and Benny's. The top of the  restored incinerator chimney, a York landmark, is a few hundred yards behind, next to the Morrisons supermarket.

Below, a last holiday snap from the Rodin Museum garden, Paris. Captions welcome, with thanks to Carolyn for the deeply philosophical reflection on what the Thinker might be thinking. 

Lakeland, York

Back to High Ousegate and another view above the shop fronts. I was struck by the blue frames on these classic sash windows. Below, a souvenir of a recent day in Paris where we visited the Rodin Museum. The proximity of Les Invalides with its impressive gilded dome adds another dimension to the sculptures in the garden. No prizes for knowing the name of the masterpiece, but what is he thinking?

Flats on the Foss, York

As a complete change from the last few posts, something from the present century, or the very end of the last. These desirable apartments are on the River Foss, York's smaller waterway. 

There are no walls or ramparts here, as the water provided a natural defence. A few yards to the right is Foss Island Road, part of the inner ring road. 

Below is one of my fav views of Pierrefonds, near Compiègne, France. Surprisingly it does not feature the famous château of a recent post. One last holiday snap tomorrow, then back to CDP rules …