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Rita Fennell's avatar

Aww, thanks for the mention and the post. It is fascinating how much people will risk for belief. I must watch the Lucy Worsley show!

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Annette Rubery's avatar

I’m so glad I saw your article before I left for York! It’s a great Lucy Worsley episode - well worth a watch.

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Liz Gwedhan's avatar

I’ve stayed there a few times! The little garden is lovely.

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Annette Rubery's avatar

How lovely - I saw the garden through the window during the tour. A peaceful spot.

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D.A. Nicholls's avatar

Never seen a spotted devil under Michael’s foot before.

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Annette Rubery's avatar

There were several fascinating statues flanking the doorway - only had time to snap that one. How old do you reckon it is? C16th?

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D.A. Nicholls's avatar

I wish I had that kind of knowledge, but what a thing to contemplate. Surviving centuries and iconoclastic rages..

I love the swan-like neck of Michael (like Boticelli’s Venus), and the shocks of red. Wonder if any other colors have faded.

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Annette Rubery's avatar

Absolutely!

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Ariel Hessayon's avatar

Thanks; great photos!

By the way, if you don't know it, I recommend

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/trials-of-margaret-clitherow-9781350049260/

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Annette Rubery's avatar

I don’t know it. - thank you!

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Cathy Jamieson's avatar

I love this place! And it's my favourite cafe in York 😍

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Annette Rubery's avatar

Sadly we didn’t have time to sample the cafe. I clearly have to go back!

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Rob Edwards's avatar

What a fine setting in and around which to whip-up a gossamer candyfloss of an historical fiction. Long time since I was last in York. This Sunday morning gem of a short report has given me good reason to go, again, when I can.

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Annette Rubery's avatar

Thank you Rob! I really enjoyed visiting.

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