Whenever you see a street art Thursday Doors post from me, it indicates that I am very busy and have little time to prepare new pictures to post. These street art doors have already been posted here on Natural Adventures in August and September 2024, but not in the context of Thursday Doors.
The reason I am so busy I will be able to reveal next time, but I have a huge focus on Thursday for an event that should make the headlines in the UK media – we’ll have to wait and see.
This post was hastily pulled together on Tuesday evening before settling down to an appointment with the TV and a rather important football match.
I hope you enjoy these doors, and things should get back to normal next time.
Bloem, Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August 2024Esme Lower, Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August 2024Krome, Dalton Square, Bristol, August 2024Billy, Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August 2024Merny, Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August 2024Mind 49, Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August, 2024Taqi Spateen, Upfest 2024, North Street, Bristol, May 2024Philth and N4T4, High Street Leicester, July 2024Erviti and Caro Maggs, Muriel Alleyway, Bristol, August 2024Vane, Jamaica Street, Bristol, July 2024Tymon de Laat, North Street, Bristol, September 2024Hardy, Upfest 2024, Greville Smyth Park, Bristol, May 2024
Have a great weekend all.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 346 – Doors from the City of York, (Part VII), June 2024
Today I bring you the final selection of doors from York, which were mostly photographed in the area around Monk Bar, a gate and tower north of the city centre – the following is a synopsis of Monk Bar from the excellent Jorvik website:
Monk Bar is the tallest and most elaborately designed of York’s four Bars, standing 19.2 metres high and forming the north-east entrance to the city. Built mainly in the early 14th century, with a fourth storey added in 1484 by King Richard III, it was designed so that each of its four levels could be defended independently. It once included a barbican (demolished in 1825) and still contains the city’s only working portcullis, which was last lowered in 1953 for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The rooms above the gateway originally provided access to murder holes used to attack enemies, but today they house the Richard III Museum. Over time the upper floors have also served as a jail and a policeman’s residence, remaining inhabited until 1914. Later alterations included the addition of side arches in 1820 and the widening of the main arch for traffic in 1861, although the narrow, low stairwell leading inside the Bar remains unchanged.
It has been fun sharing these doors from York, and I’ll be moving on to pastures new next time, enjoy!
Monk Bar, city gate, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Monk Bar, city gate, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Entrance door to the city wall, Monk Bar, city gate, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Upper door to the city wall, Monk Bar, city gate, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Well-worn stable door from the city wall, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Shop door put to good use, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Pair of white panelled doors, spot the differences, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Door of the Black Swan pub, note the black cat above the door, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024
When walking around York, if you look up at the buildings (something I do a lot of), you’ll see a number of cats on walls or resting on ledges – this is another wonderful curiosity of the city, and there is a cat trail that you can go on to find all 51 of them. I found a few on my trip, but at the time didn’t realise it was a thing, so wasn’t really looking for them. There is one above the door in the last picture.
I now have the joyful challenge of deciding what to dig out of my archive for next time, until then, have a great weekend.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 345 – Doors from the City of York, (Part VI), June 2024
This week I am sharing the penultimate set of doors in this series from the City of York. I was only there for one night, arriving late afternoon on one day, and in a meeting for the next before returning home to Bristol. All of these doors were photographed during a short window of time in the evening and early morning of the two days.
While I enjoy the ‘on tour’ days of my job, I only ever really get a superficial glimpse of the places I go to, but mark them up for potential fuller visits in my retirement. Photographing the doors offers me a tantalising taster, which I hope comes across in these Thursday Doors posts. I hope you enjoy this week’s selection:
St William’s College, College street, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Panelled archway door to St William’s College, College street, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024
Built in 1465 beside York Minster, St William’s College originally housed the Minster’s chantry priests, who were paid to pray for the souls of benefactors, and was named after Archbishop William Fitzherbert. After centuries of changing uses, from private flats and a Civil War printing press to near-derelict slum housing, the Grade I listed medieval building was restored and today is used as a historic venue for events, dining, and public visits.
Shop door, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024The Snickleway Inn with its distinctive red door, Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Blue door and protruding window, Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Stunning brick house with cream door, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Teal door and wonky door frame, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024
Next time will be the conclusion of doors from York, and I am getting rather excited about what to share then. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 344 – Doors from the City of York, (Part V), June 2024
I have only limited time to write this post as I was in London yesterday and have a busy day ahead today. York is a wonderful city, and popular with tourists too, and you can see why. It is full of winding, narrow streets and architecture from many periods. The Minster (featured last week) is the most famous building in the city, and it is complemented by so many interesting and beautiful houses and structures. This week’s doors are from the area near the Minster, I hope you like them.
Fabulous door and steps (and delivery), York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Door to Minster Library, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Plaque next to the door of Minster Library, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Door and slim windows, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Gates and door to beautiful house, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Black door and flat awning, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024St Michael le Belfrey church, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Side door to St Michael le Belfrey church?, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024
I have a few more doors to share from York, before moving on to somewhere else – I am slowly working through my archives of doors, without adding to them at the moment, but I think I’ll have plenty of trips this spring and summer to top up my reserves. Until next time, have a great weekend etc.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 343 – Doors from the City of York, York Minster, (Part IV), June 2024
This week I am concentrating on one building in York and its many external doors, the world-famous York Minster. I shall let the Interweb do some of the heavy lifting on a description of York Minster, in the interests of time efficiency and (likely) accuracy.
York Minster is one of the largest and most magnificent Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe. Its origins date back to 627 AD, when a small wooden church was built on the site to baptize King Edwin of Northumbria. Over the centuries, this early structure was replaced by stone churches, including a Norman cathedral erected after the Norman Conquest. Following a devastating fire in 1220, the current Gothic minster began to take shape, with construction continuing for over 250 years until its completion in 1472.
Architecturally, York Minster is a masterpiece of medieval English Gothic design, showcasing Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular styles. Its vast nave, intricate stone vaulting, and soaring pointed arches create a powerful sense of verticality and light. The cathedral is renowned for its extraordinary stained glass, including the Great East Window—one of the largest expanses of medieval stained glass in the world—and the famous Rose Window in the south transept.
The building’s central tower rises above the city of York, serving as a dominant landmark and symbol of ecclesiastical authority. Inside, finely carved choir stalls, detailed tracery, and an impressive chapter house with its octagonal design highlight the craftsmanship of medieval masons. Together, its layered history and architectural grandeur make York Minster not only a place of worship but also a monument to centuries of religious, political, and artistic development in England.
When I visited York, I didn’t have time to go inside the Minster, instead I walked around the outside snapping away. The building is large, and with the proximity of surrounding shops and houses it was difficult to take pictures without using the wide-angle lens, leaving some of the photographs looking a little distorted. I hope you enjoy these pictures of one of the great buildings of England.
View of York Minster from the city wall, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024West front of York Minster with three entrances, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024West front of York Minster with three entrances, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Left-hand door and entrance on the west front of York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Central doors on the west front of York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Right-hand door on the west front of York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024South side and transept of York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Doors to the diocesan registry and chapter clerk’s office, York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024The north elevation of York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024The north elevation of York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Small door in the north elevation of York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Hidden door on the north elevation of York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024
It is a pity that the skies were a little overcast during my visit, but I don’t think that it diminishes the impressiveness of the building at all. When I visit again, I must make time to go inside. Next time, some more doors from the streets of York, until then, have a great weekend.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 342 – Doors from the City of York (Part III), June 2024
The doors this week continue on my journey from my hotel to the office, which takes me close to York Minster (more on that next week). It is all a while ago now, and I forget exactly where I was when I took the pictures. I hope you enjoy them:
City gate and gatehouse, Your, North Yorkshire, June 2024Green door and porch, Your, North Yorkshire, June 2024Blue door and steps, Your, North Yorkshire, June 2024Black door, steps and awning, Your, North Yorkshire, June 2024Splendid blue door and lamp, Your, North Yorkshire, June 2024Green door and shutters, Your, North Yorkshire, June 2024Stone doorway and studded wooden door, Your, North Yorkshire, June 2024Large gateway and studded doors, Your, North Yorkshire, June 2024Gateway with crests, Your, North Yorkshire, June 2024
Certainly the City of York has some stunning historic doors, many of which are rather classy. Next time I’ll share some doors from York Minster. Until then, I bid you farewell.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
I am feeling a little decadent, because I am writing this post in a warm bath, soaking my tired muscles after a long skiing day (yesterday). I mentioned last week that I was going to be away this week, and will be repurposing some street art doors which were originally posted as street art/graffiti posts on Natural Adventures in May-July 2024. I hope you enjoy them.
Farrah, Elton Road, Bristol, July 2024Inkie, Upfest 2024, Gathorne Road, Bristol, May 2024Does, Leicester, May 2024Alex Lucas, Cheltenham Paint Festival, Cheltenham, July 2023Hazard, Upfest 2024, North Street, Bristol, May 2024Rob Lee, Upfest 2024, West Street, Bristol, July 2024Epod, Upfest 2024, Pantiles, Bristol, May 2024Andrew Burns Colwill, Cheltenham Road, Bristol, July 2024Andrew Burns Colwill, Cheltenham Road, Bristol, July 2024
I have taken a few liberties and a loose definition of doors in this post, but I hope you enjoy them anyway. Next time, when I am back in Old Blighty, I’ll resume the doors of York series. Until then byeee, and have a superb weekend.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Doors 339 – Doors from the City of York (Part I), June 2024
Back to doors of England photographed during my travels around the country with work. This series of doors from York were photographed in June 2024, during a work trip for a team meeting. At the time our team members were distributed around the country in Otley, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds and Nottingham, so going to the York office seemed reasonable for those from the North. For me, of course, this was quite a schlep from Bristol, but one I was happy to make.
As is customary for me staying in faraway towns and cities, I went up the night before, and made the most of my evening, and early morning, to explore the city, which, although I had visited once before, a year earlier, for a large conference in Harrogate, and posted here in TD 225, 226 and 227.
This selection is reasonably random, but demonstrate the incredible spectrum of door styles and periods. I hope you enjoy them.
Wide black door and blue door, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Wide black door, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024White door of a brick and timber framed house, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Pink gates and archway, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Two adjacent black doors each with very different surrounding styling, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Columned portico entrance and black door, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Stunning brick entrance and solid wooden doors of Grays Solicitors, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024Modern pair of church doors and entrance, York, North Yorkshire, June 2024
More to come from this trip to York. Next week I am away on holiday, so it is far from certain that I will be posting a Thursday Doors, but I will try. Have a great weekend.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
Aspire (augmented), Devon Road, Bristol, January 2026
It is rare for me to post the same piece more than once. I have done it before a couple of times by mistake, but I think this might be a first where I have returned to a piece that has been somewhat augmented from its original form. This is a wonderful blue tit painted in Devon Road by Aspire, when he still lived in Bristol.
Aspire (augmented), Devon Road, Bristol, January 2026
I love the fact that the householder has very carefully painted around the bird and its perch in tidying up the wall, keeping the stunning piece largely intact. Sadly the bullfinch had to go, probably because of the doorway. All too often you’ll see outstanding pieces of artwork painted over by philistines without any concept of great art. Below is a picture of how the wall used to look, and appreciate what a great job the householder has done. A great outcome.
Doors 338 – Doors of Marrakesh and some bonus cats, January 2025 (Part XVIII)
When I went on holiday to Marrakesh with my wife and daughter last January for a little bit of winter sun, not in my wildest dreams did I think that one of the legacies would be 18 posts of Thursday Doors. I have really enjoyed sharing this series of doors, all the while reliving moments and experiences from our trip.
This final selection is a sweep-up of the last remaining doors and, as promised in an earlier post, some cool cats of Marrakesh.
There is a large population of feral cats in Marrakesh, that although they don’t appear to belong to anyone in particular, seem to benefit from a collective responsibility of citizens to offer them food and shelter. For cat lovers, it is a joy to see these streetwise characters around every corner, in shops, markets, derelict buildings and so on, and the people of the city demonstrate a tenderness and affection in the curation of them. I hope you enjoy this final selection from Marrakesh, and thank you for sticking with it:
Souvenir doors outside a shop (it is not only us that appreciate doors!), Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Balcony with door, Derb Zaouia Lahdar, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Archways outside the Madrassa Ben Youssef, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Four doors and bollards, Rue Riad Zitoun el Jedid, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Stunning carved wooden door, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Front door to Riad Nesma, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025
And now some cats:
Fluffy cat on a motorbike cover, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Two cats chilling, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Cat on the move, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Cats play hide and seek, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Sun cat, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Cats pretending not to be having a stand-off, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Perfectly framed cat, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Nonchalant cat, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025Cat and mannequin, Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2025
And that, my friends, really is it from Marrakesh… I promise. I now have the wonderful challenge of deciding which doors to share next time. Have a great Thursday and weekend.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s weekly Thursday Doors post and his Sunday recap.
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