Year: 2012

Happy New Year. Time for – “Mystery Pictures 7 & 8”.

The solution to Picture Number 7 –

Walmgate Bar was built during the 14th century, although the inner gateway dates from the 12th century. The Bar’s most notable feature is its barbican which is the only one surviving on a town gate in England. It also retains its portcullis and 15th century oak doors. On the inner side an Elizabethan house, supported by stone pillars, extends out over the gateway. The Bar has been repaired and restored many times over the years, most notably in 1648, following the 1644 Siege of York in the English Civil War when it was bombarded by cannon fire, and in 1840 after it had suffered years of neglect. It was also damaged in 1489 when, along with Fishergate Bar, it was burnt by rebels who were rioting over tax raises.

So now for Mystery Picture Number 8 :-

Another step up in the right direction !

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Seasons Greetings to all our supporters.

The solution to Picture Number 6 –

Victoria Bar was opened in the walls in 1831 as a consequence of the increased population in Nunnery Lane. There is a wide round-headed central arch, two smaller side arches being added on the south side in 1864 and the south side in 1877. During its construction the remains of an earlier arched gateway 8 feet high and 6 feet wide were found. This had been blocked in haste. 12th century documents refer to it as `Lounelith’ gate (‘the hidden or obscure gate’). The associated street, Lounlithgate, ran past St Mary, Bishophill, to the river.

So now for Mystery Picture Number 7 :-

Another easy one, but a unique survivor in the UK !

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Time for the solution to photo Number 5 and to give you Where is This photo Number 6!

First, the solution to Number 5:-

The steps onto the wall walk by the Red Tower (built c1490). This section of the walls is low, as is the rampart on which it stands, and has been much restored. The date of this section of the original stone wall is uncertain, possibly mid c14, restored 1857-58, 1864 and later. The internal arches supporting the wall walk along this section probably date from around 1500.

So now for Mystery Picture Number 6:-

Lounlith gate, of which no trace remains, is thought to have pierced the city wall at the site of this “modern” Bar.

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