Pictures: December 2009 Archives

Season's Greetings from Bishopthorpe

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I can't take the credit for this piece I'm afraid - Linda (you know, Local History Linda) has been dealing with some technical 'challenges' over the last few days so I'm posting this on her behalf...

 

Strolling through Bishopthorpe is hard going on the slippery footpaths but, with perseverance and camera in hand, the winter sun brings its own rewards.

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Archbishop Drummond's gateway stands resplendent on a crisp December day.

 

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Midnight Mass has been celebrated in this church since it was built and consecrated in 1899.

 

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Eerie winter shadows stretch across the snow towards the Archbishop's walled garden.

 

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In Church Lane - kind thoughts for others at Christmas.

 

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Ivy creeping over an old wall in Acaster Lane.

Season's Greeting to you all, and best wishes for 2010