Would you Adam and Eve it?

The detail in the new sculptures which decorate the arch above York Minster's west door is amazing. Go here, second picture down, for more information. As indicated in an earlier post, the Genesis Cycle tells the story of redemption from creation to consummation.

The post title is Cockney (East End of London) rhyming slang for, "Would you believe it?" 

Outside a city wall

We perhaps don't do flowers as well as our Gallic neighbours, but we do 'em, as evidenced by this railing-box on Station Road. 

York station clock and

roof structure, taken on our way to Durham to see me mam, as I would have said years ago, before adopting ma mum after moving to North Yorkshire. The transcription of the vowel sounds is approximate.

York Minster nave detail

For some reason the west door was open, allowing pictures of the interior, albeit in rather dim light.

History column

Right under the gaze of Constantine, and just opposite the south door of the Minster, this column guards the entrance to the Minster School. It didn't manage to stop some pupils escaping, but they didn't get far.

Cathedral of the Wolds

This is the grand title given to All Saints Pocklington, jut a few miles east of York, off the Hull road. The Sotheby Cross in the churchyard tells us that St Paulinus preached here AD627. Though the foundation is Saxon, most of the present building dates from 12th to 15th centuries. Some Norman stonework has, however, survived. The Wolds are the relatively low, rolling hills of East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. 

Lady in red

Boutiques on College Street, between the Minster and the National Trust shop.