Anglo-Saxon Eoforwic was a thriving commercial centre. Artistry, industry and learning flourished within the city. It is at this period … More
Category: History
The Brill Tramway (1)
The Brill tramway was a 6 mile stretch of Private rail line, which linked the estate of the Duke of … More
Views of York (3)
Lendal Tower York
Lendal tower in York forms part of the defensive curtain of the city wall. It protected both a crossing from … More
York Castle Museum: Victorian Parlour Room
In another part of the Castle Museum in York, there are reconstructions of rooms illustrating how they would have looked … More
York City walls: The Gateways
I think one of the great things about the completeness of the city walls in York is that most of … More
Rijksmuseum
During our recent visit to Amsterdam we visited the Rijksmuseum. This is the national museum housing both a historical and … More
Vincent Van Gogh (4)
Some final pictures of paintings by one of my favourite artists
Vincent Van Gogh (3)
Some landscapes by Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (2)
Although I had visited the museum before, I had not known about Van Gogh’s liking for Japanese art and that … More
