Beningbrough Hall 2

The main door with a volunteer in costume waiting to greet visitors while another entertained them on the piano. 

Beningbrough Hall 1

About 25 minutes north from the centre of York, but still with the city boundary, lies this 18th century house, now owned and managed by the National Trust. This is a view from just outside the walled gardens which we were privileged to enjoy without a single drop of rain.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough-hall/

Fossgate façades

A long view up Fossgate towards Colliergate and the central tower of York Minster.  The furniture shop on the right used to be a cinema, as you might have guessed from the façade. 

The Merchant Adventurers' Hall

The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, closed to the public the day this was taken and with restricted access to the gardens because of a wedding reception. More on the early 14th century building can be found here.

Books and bites

Right next door to yesterday's shop, in fact. The Hairy Fig has already featured on the blog. To the right is one of the several second-hand bookshops on Fossgate, and through the arch is  …

Ideal homes exhibition

A cut from yesterday's Foss Bridge brings you out opposite The Miniature Scene where the service is second to none. Sturdy play houses for tiny fingers are available as well as the more delicate for your eyes only collectors' models. 

Foss Bridge revisited

This favourite view is enhanced by the lush foliage and overhang of flowers.