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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Yorkshire,England,UK,YO1 6GD,of,and,metropolitan church,architecture,stonework,Archbishop of York,archbishop,dean,chapter,York,Rose Window,the,Heart of Yorkshire,history,historic,heritage,classic,city,centre,travel,tourist,attraction,attractions,travellers,old,medieval,preserved,architectural,treasures,wonderful,YO1
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K7NBK1 - The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, North Yorkshire, England, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the third-highest office of the Church of England (after the monarch as Supreme Governor and the Archbishop of Canterbury), and is the mother church for the Diocese of York and the Province of York. It is run by a dean and chapter, under the Dean of York. The title minster is attributed to churches established in the Anglo-Saxon period as missionary teaching churches, and serves now as an honorific title
the word Metropolitical in the formal name refers to the Archbishop of York's role as the Metropolitan bishop of the Province of York. Services in the minster are sometimes regarded as on the High Church or Anglo-Catholic end of the Anglican continuum.
The minster was completed in 1472 after several centuries of building. It is devoted to Saint Peter, and has a very wide Decorated Gothic nave and chapter house, a Perpendicular Gothic quire and east end and Early English North and South transepts. The nave contains the West Window, constructed in 1338, and over the Lady Chapel in the east end is the Great East Window (finished in 1408), the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world. In the north transept is the Five Sisters window, each lancet being over 53 feet (16.3 m) high. The south transept contains a rose window, while the West Window contains a heart-shaped design colloquially known as The Heart of Yorkshire.
On 9 July 1984, York Minster suffered a serious fire in its south transept during the early morning hours. Firefighters made a decision to deliberately collapse the roof of the South Transept by pouring tens of thousands of gallons of water onto it, in order to save the rest of the building from destruction
City of York, Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6GD
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K7NBKB - Street performance or busking is the act of performing in public places for gratuities. In many countries, the rewards are generally in the form of money but other gratuities such as food, drink or gifts may be given. Street performance is practiced all over the world and dates back to antiquity. People engaging in this practice are called street performers or buskers in the United Kingdom. Outside of New York, buskers is not a term generally used in American English.
Performances are anything that people find entertaining, including acrobatics, animal tricks, balloon twisting, caricatures, clowning, comedy, contortions, escapology, dance, singing, fire skills, flea circus, fortune-telling, juggling, magic, mime, living statue, musical performance, puppeteering, snake charming, storytelling or reciting poetry or prose, street art such as sketching and painting, street theatre, sword swallowing, ventriloquism and washboarding.
The first recorded instances of laws affecting buskers were in ancient Rome in 462 BC. The Law of the Twelve Tables made it a crime to sing about or make parodies of the government or its officials in public places
the penalty was death. Louis the Pious excluded histriones and scurrae, which included all entertainers without noble protection, from the privilege of justice. In 1530 Henry VIII ordered the licensing of minstrels and players, fortune-tellers, pardoners and fencers, as well as beggars who could not work. If they did not obey they could be whipped on two consecutive days.
In the United States under constitutional law and most European common law, the protection of artistic free speech extends to busking. In the U.S. and many countries, the designated places for free speech behaviour are the public parks, streets, sidewalks, thoroughfares and town squares or plazas
City of York, Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6GD
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City of York, Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6GD
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10 North St, York , North Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6JD
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2KF7FA5 - The York Medical Society was founded in 1832, two years before the establishment of York Medical School. The first president, Baldwin Wake, addressed the Society at its first meeting in March 1832.
At the time, they had no permanent premises and met first at the York dispensary, then between October 1856 and May 1874 at Mr Graham's house in Market Town, followed by three years in the Board Room at York County Hospital after Mr Graham's death and then for a brief period between 1877 and 1878 at 9 Ousegate. For the next two years the York Medical Society met at the de Grey Rooms and then until 1915, they rented rooms at 1 Low Ousegate, when they moved to the current location of 23 Stonegate, the previous home of Tempest Anderson and his father W.C. Anderson.
It developed consulting rooms and a dispensary.
In 2003, the library and archive were moved to the Borthwick Institute.
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23 Stonegate is a late 16th-Century house, which incorporates the remains of several earlier structures on the site, and which has been altered and extended at various times in the centuries following its construction. Its 1590 rainwater head is the oldest surviving in York. The building is currently divided into a number of offices and flats as well as serving as the base for the society. It has had associations with the medical profession since at least the early 19th-Century, when it was owned by the Anderson family, and in the later part of the century it was home to the surgeon and vulcanologist Tempest Anderson, whose plaque is still present on the entrance to the building. It was purchased by the York Medical Society in 1944
the dining room, which features a Greek fret and paterae underneath an elaborate cornice, now serves as the society's lecture hall. The building was first listed in 1954, and was upgraded to Grade II* in 1997
23 Stonegate St, York, Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 8AW
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2KF7FB3 - The York Medical Society was founded in 1832, two years before the establishment of York Medical School. The first president, Baldwin Wake, addressed the Society at its first meeting in March 1832.
At the time, they had no permanent premises and met first at the York dispensary, then between October 1856 and May 1874 at Mr Graham's house in Market Town, followed by three years in the Board Room at York County Hospital after Mr Graham's death and then for a brief period between 1877 and 1878 at 9 Ousegate. For the next two years the York Medical Society met at the de Grey Rooms and then until 1915, they rented rooms at 1 Low Ousegate, when they moved to the current location of 23 Stonegate, the previous home of Tempest Anderson and his father W.C. Anderson.
It developed consulting rooms and a dispensary.
In 2003, the library and archive were moved to the Borthwick Institute.
Premises
23 Stonegate is a late 16th-Century house, which incorporates the remains of several earlier structures on the site, and which has been altered and extended at various times in the centuries following its construction. Its 1590 rainwater head is the oldest surviving in York. The building is currently divided into a number of offices and flats as well as serving as the base for the society. It has had associations with the medical profession since at least the early 19th-Century, when it was owned by the Anderson family, and in the later part of the century it was home to the surgeon and vulcanologist Tempest Anderson, whose plaque is still present on the entrance to the building. It was purchased by the York Medical Society in 1944
the dining room, which features a Greek fret and paterae underneath an elaborate cornice, now serves as the society's lecture hall. The building was first listed in 1954, and was upgraded to Grade II* in 1997
23 Stonegate St, York, Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 8AW
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2KF7FBC - Stonegate is a street in the city centre of York, in England, one of the streets most visited by tourists. Most of the buildings along the street are listed, meaning they are of national importance due to their architecture or history
The street roughly follows the line of the via praetoria of Eboracum, the Roman city, which ran between what are now St Helen's Square and York Minster.
The street appears to have lost importance in the Anglian and Jorvik period. York Minster was rebuilt in the 11th century, and stone for it was brought up the road, from a quay behind what is now York Guildhall. This appears to have brought the street back to prominence, and new building plots were laid adjoining the north-eastern part of the street. This part of the street lay in the Liberty of St Peter's, associated with the Minster, and many of its buildings belonged to the church, the whole area soon becoming built up, mostly with tenements. By 1215, there were houses for the prebends of Ampleforth, Barnby, Bramham and North Newbald
The street was known as Stonegate by 1119, probably named for stone paving, which would have been unique in the city at the time, although an alternative theory links the name to the stone hauled up to the Minster.
Because of the location of the street, it has historically been used for civic processions, from the York Guildhall to the Minster. It was also the site where three of the historic York Mystery Plays were performed. In 1570, Guy Fawkes was born at a house on the street.
Nikolaus Pevsner described the street as perhaps the most attractive [street in the city], and one of the busiest. Narrow, quite long, and with a variety of good things. Due to its popularity with tourists, the street was pedestrianised in 1974. It was repaved in York stone in 2020
Most of the buildings along the street are listed. Among the most notable on the north-west side are numbers 54, 56, and 58 Stonegate, 14th-century timber-framed buildings
the 12th-centur
37 Stonegate, York, North Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 8AW
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2KF7FCG -
Minster gates,near cathedral, York, Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 7LG
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2KF7FDX -
10 Blake St ,York, Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 8QG
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R59WT7 - Vivid stylised graphic presents the monumental west front of York Minster in strong shades of red, orange and cream against a clear blue background. The low-angle composition exaggerates the scale and vertical character of the cathedral, drawing attention to its twin western towers, pointed arches, pinnacles, tracery and the expansive Great West Window. Bold blocks of flat colour simplify the complex medieval architecture while retaining the instantly recognisable form of one of York's defining landmarks.
The artwork uses the visual language of classic travel posters and contemporary graphic design. Its restricted palette creates a striking, high-contrast image suitable for tourism promotion, destination branding, souvenirs and cultural advertising. Large white lettering at the bottom identifies YORK MINSTER, turning the architectural illustration into a direct celebration of the city and its ecclesiastical heritage.
York Minster stands in the historic centre of York and is formally known as the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York. The building is a major place of Christian worship, a prominent visitor attraction and an enduring symbol of the city. Its Gothic fabric developed over several centuries, with the west front characterised by elaborate stone carving, tall towers and richly decorated windows. The graphic interprets these features rather than documenting them photographically, using simplified lines, strong perspective and saturated colour to create an idealised impression.
The image is relevant to York tourism, British cathedral architecture, medieval heritage, religious buildings, graphic art, poster design, architectural illustration and city-break promotion. It also conveys how historic monuments are repackaged through modern visual culture, transforming detailed stone craftsmanship into bold commercial artwork. The supplied location is Deangate, York, YO1 7HH, England
Stylised graphic illustration of York Minster, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH, England
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,prices,price,expensive,light,sign,pub,bar,YO1,Yorkshire,130-134 Micklegate,York,North Yorkshire,England,UK,YO1 6JX,city,centre,Brewdog,Hop nation,York Chapter,red neon sign,Hopnation,hop,company,chain bar,chain,group,Aberdeen,brewerys,beers,beer,Hello,deskdog,experience,remote working,dog pawties,Ellon
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2M4W2W1 - BrewDog is a multinational brewery and pub chain based in Ellon, Scotland. With production of over 800,000 hectolitres, BrewDog claims to be the #1 Craft Brewer in Europe. It was founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, who together own 46% of the company.
The company has been involved in a number of controversies. These have focused on its treatment of employees, use of unethical business practices, and hypocrisy in regards to its anti-establishment branding
BrewDog was founded in Fraserburgh in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie. Dickie had previously worked at Thornbridge Brewery, where he helped develop Jaipur.
In 2009, BrewDog purchased its first bar, in nearby Aberdeen. At the end of 2018, the company and its franchisees operated 78 bars worldwide
In February 2016, BrewDog open-sourced its beer recipes to the public, making them a form of Free Beer.
In January 2020, BrewDog opened its first alcohol-free bar in London. This closed during 2022
In June 2021, a group of over 100 former BrewDog employees published an open letter criticising the firm's business practices and the treatment of its employees. The letter cited a culture of fear and claimed the company was built on a cult of personality, with founder and CEO Watt singled out for particular criticism
In January 2022, an episode of BBC One investigative series Disclosure interviewed former employees who say they found it a miserable and uncomfortable experience, and some loyal customers [who] now say they regret investing their savings in BrewDog. The Guardian later revealed that Watt had hired private investigators to obtain information on people he believed were propagating a smear campaign against him.
In November 2022, BrewDog's announced an anti-sponsorship of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, criticising Qatar
130-134 Micklegate, York, North Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6JX
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Yorkshire,All Saints,parish church,medieval church,city centre,England,night,dusk,Anglican church,Church of England,clock tower,illuminated tower,evening light,twilight,blue hour,sandstone,historic architecture,heritage building,religious building,urban streetscape,tourism,medieval city,ecclesiastical architecture,stained glass,worship,York,landmarks,landmark,blue,hour,skyline,cityscape,history,heritage,YO1 9QL,YO1
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R59WRK - This photograph shows the Church of All Saints on Pavement, a prominent medieval parish church located in the heart of York city centre. The image was taken at dusk, during the blue hour, when the sky retains soft twilight tones and the illuminated upper stages of the church tower glow warmly against the fading daylight.
The church tower rises above the surrounding streetscape, constructed in pale sandstone and featuring Gothic architectural details, including crenellations, pinnacles, arched openings, and a prominent clock face. The lower section of the building reveals pointed arched windows and doorways, with stained glass panels visible and lit from within, adding colour and visual depth to the scene.
All Saints Pavement has served as a place of worship for centuries and reflects the layered religious and architectural history of York, a city renowned for its Roman, Viking, and medieval heritage. The contrast between the warm interior lighting and the cool evening sky highlights the building's role as both a historic landmark and an active parish church within the modern city.
The photograph captures a calm early evening atmosphere, likely taken outside the summer or early autumn months when light lingers into the evening. Images of this type are commonly used to illustrate themes of British heritage, ecclesiastical architecture, tourism, historic cities, faith, and the enduring presence of medieval buildings within contemporary urban life in England.
Church of All Saints, Pavement, York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, YO1 9QL
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Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RD254R -
York city centre, North Yorks, England, UK, YO1
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@Hotpixuk,Hotpixuk,real ales,beer,brewing,brewery,bottle,alcohol,drink,drinking,Yorkshire,brewer,York,England,UK,Y01,bottled,beers,ale,retail,CAMRA,ales,of,bitter,blond,pale,Marston Design Limited,2 센트럴 애비뉴,Tockwith,YO26 7QF,YO1,brews,home,supermarket,shop,bought
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JEKPK3 -
Marston Design Limited, 2 센트럴 애비뉴 ,Tockwith, York, England, UK, YO26 7QF
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Marston Design Limited, 2 센트럴 애비뉴 ,Tockwith, York, England, UK, YO26 7QF
