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 318 – Doors of Godalming, Surrey, March 2025 (Part IV)
Rather remarkably, I have remembered that Dan is taking a Thursday Doors holiday this week, but I have decided to press ahead with this week’s selection as I have a little bit of time (last night in fact) to write this post and I might as well make hay while the sun shines.
This is the fourth and penultimate selection of doors from Godalming in Surrey, photographed on a work trip overnight stay. This week’s doors are mostly from the High Street running through the centre of the town. Enjoy.
Beautiful timber frame building with Specsavers shopfront and dull grey door, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, March 2025Timber frame house and wonky black door, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, March 2025Wonky black door, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, March 2025Tudor archway, Crown Court, Godalming, Surrey, March 2025Yard double door and archway dated 1836, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, March 2025Grand entrance to The King’s Arms and Royal Hotel, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, March 2025A roof door at The King’s Arms and Royal Hotel, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, March 2025Classic door with porch and twin trees, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, March 2025
Godalming High Street, like so many other high streets in English towns, is stuffed full of little gems and wonderful history, heritage and architecture. It is all too easy to keep your head down and not look at what is around you. Having an interest in doors acts like a portal (no pun intended) into this world of curiosity of your surroundings, and it has certainly prompted me to look at the places where I happen to be through a different lens. One more selection and then I move on to another place. See you next time.
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 Thursday Doors post.
Doors 284 – Doors from Exeter, Devon – Part II, October 2023
Another quick stroll through Exeter this week with a few more doors that I photographed on a 2 hour stay there last October. I hope you enjoy them:
Black door – white door, Exeter, October 2023
Blue door, Exeter, October 2023
Blue gate with artwork from None Here, Exeter, October 2023
Church door with characteristic Devon red sand stone walls, Exeter, October 2023
Grand green arched door, Exeter, October 2023
Recessed green door, Exeter, October 2023
Different doors in a shared doorway, Exeter, October 2023
Sorry, but a really quick one today. More from Exeter next time – may I wish you a spooky Halloween.
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 Thursday Doors post.
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