Thursday Doors: More of York
Posted on: November 28, 2024
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Today I’m featuring the doors of businesses in York.
York is famous for its chocolate factories. So of course, there are sweet shops. This one has a cool green door beside it.
How about some real bread!
And a button shop housed in a medieval building built in 1422. It was part of the home of William of Alne, a wealthy York merchant and one-time Lord Mayor of York.
One of my favourite shops in York is Mulberry Hall, originally a house built in 1434. In the 20th century, it was a glass and china retailer until 2016 and is now a year-round Christmas shop.
The Hairy Fig is a delicatessen with a cosy cafe in the back.
Cafe Rouge where I had the best French Toast for breakfast.
The Earl Grey Tearooms
The Black Swan pub is said to be haunted by several ghosts. Built in 1560, it was once an important Mediaeval house occupied by various Lord Mayors of York and Members of Parliament.
The Golden Fleece, built in 1503, is one of the most haunted pubs in York.
The Three Cranes pub, built in the 18th century, is relatively new.
The infamous Guy Fawkes was born in York, so it’s not surprising there is a Guy Fawkes Inn
And of course, there are many bookshops.
And a Teddy Bear Shop!
I hope you enjoyed a few more pictures of the doors and buildings of my favourite city in England.
Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge created by Dan Antion for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favourite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments on Dan’s blog post. Check out all the other door posts too.
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85 Responses to "Thursday Doors: More of York"
November 28, 2024 at 8:54 pm
Darlene, I really enjoy your beautiful post about York and of course ..doors. I agree, it is a beautiful city and full of discoveries can be made.
I had a friend from Canada visiting, she was also fascinated by all the old and handcrafted doors.
As the town goes back far it makes it even more intriguing. The village I lived in then was also full of doors and her camera was busy.
Thank you for sharing.
Miriam
November 28, 2024 at 10:59 pm
I have been in love with this city since my first visit (from Canada) in 1977. I know exactly how your friend would have felt. These pictures were taken 40 years later and not much had changed. Thanks for your lovely comment, Miriam.
November 28, 2024 at 10:20 pm
Beautiful pics so interesting and I love the Teddy Bear shop and pic. xxx
November 28, 2024 at 10:21 pm
It is fascinating. The way Europeans have preserved their history amazes me.
November 28, 2024 at 10:44 pm
So much to say about this post, Darlene.
I adore the old-fashioned sweet shop. It’s very enticing. The green door really adds to it.
That button shop looks really old; so cute!
And OMG the teddy bear shop is fab. It has a lovely nostalgic feel to it.
I’d probably be scared out of my wits to stay in The Black Swan pub, but I’d still love to. I love haunted buildings.
Some of the names are so creative; The Hairy Fig, The Golden Fleece.
York seems a beautiful place to visit. ❤️
November 28, 2024 at 11:05 pm
I am so pleased you enjoyed this post, Gloria. The button shop is housed in a medieval building built in 1422. These old dates just amaze me! I love that teddy bear shop, with a teddy bear in front. So much to enjoy in this city.
November 28, 2024 at 11:02 pm
Fabulous doors, how interesting that the German Christmas store is there. Kathe Wohlfarht’s shops are everywhere. The Teddy Shop and all the others, wonderful.
November 28, 2024 at 11:09 pm
I know. The German Christmas shop has taken over the location just recently but its a perfect location for it. In the past I have purchased small Wedgewood and Villeroy & Boch pieces to bring home.
November 29, 2024 at 11:42 pm
Oh, I love that store, so I agree. Someone new, nice and different.
November 28, 2024 at 11:22 pm
So many interesting specialty shops, love a shop that is exclusively to buttons.
November 28, 2024 at 11:23 pm
York has some of the best doors- and windows! – ever xx
November 28, 2024 at 11:34 pm
I will never not love a green door! These are the best Darlene! ❤️
November 28, 2024 at 11:35 pm
There is something about a green door! Thanks for enjoying this collection. xo
November 28, 2024 at 11:41 pm
Thank *you* Darlene! It’s been such a joyful series to follow each week.
November 28, 2024 at 11:40 pm
This is such a wonderful post, Darlene. The photos are lovely, and I love the shop names. Dutton’s for Buttons makes me giggle, and I think I can smell the fresh bread at Real Bread. The best photo is the one of you with the teddy bear!
November 28, 2024 at 11:44 pm
Thanks, Dan. So pleased you enjoyed this collection. The names of shops were amusing. I guess you can see how happy I was to be in York!
November 29, 2024 at 2:45 am
Such pretty buildings and doors. I love the name of some of the businesses as well. As someone who enjoys tea, the Earl Grey Tearoom sounds very appealing. My favourite picture is of you with the giant teddy bear!
November 29, 2024 at 3:49 am
You would love York as there are many tearooms including the Teddy Bear Tearoom. (I didn’t have a good picture of it to include) That huge teddy bear is so cute. Thanks for commenting.
November 29, 2024 at 4:33 am
I’ve been to a few of these. You brought back many happy memories.
November 29, 2024 at 5:53 am
You and your new friend, Teddy Bear, make a dynamic duo, Darlene. As you know my mother Frances, now is under 24/7 care. She will be 94 this coming February. Anyway, I wanted you to know that her caregivers read the Amanda adventures to her. She takes great delight in hearing the Amanda stories. Many thanks!
November 29, 2024 at 6:21 am
This made me tear up. Just knowing that your mother enjoys having Amanda stories being read to her makes my heart burst. Bless her. My mom and the people in her care home enjoyed the stories too when the staff read them out loud. Thanks for letting me know. xo
PS I love that teddy bear friend.
November 29, 2024 at 9:53 am
You had me at chocolate. 😀 Thanks for this lovely post, Darlene. Hugs.
November 29, 2024 at 6:02 pm
I know. York is the chocolate capital and I once did a tour of Rowntree’s Chocolate factory. I was drooling by the end but they did give me a 1/2 pound box of chocolates when I left. Have a super day!
November 29, 2024 at 12:43 pm
These are awesome photos, Darlene. Thank you! I want to go to all those shops. Heck, I’d love to live in York.
November 29, 2024 at 6:03 pm
It would be like living in a museum. Glad you enjoyed the photos. xo
November 29, 2024 at 1:05 pm
Hi, Darlene – You had me at chocolate (it’s definitely that time of evening). The doors are absolutely lovely too! ❤
November 29, 2024 at 6:05 pm
Since there are two chocolate factories in York, chocolate is everywhere. Pleased you enjoyed the collection of doors. xo
November 29, 2024 at 2:26 pm
For beautiful buildings(and) doors York is one of my very favourite cities…Thank you for the memories, Darlene x
November 29, 2024 at 6:06 pm
Thanks, Carol. As you can see it is my favourite as well. Putting these posts together brought back fond memories for me as well. xo
November 30, 2024 at 12:40 am
WOW!! All of these establishments look so intriguing, I wouldn’t know which one to go into first. And, oh, the shopping!
November 30, 2024 at 5:16 am
I love the big teddy. The original owners of those lovely doors and shops would be very surprised to see them now!
November 30, 2024 at 5:28 am
Nice pictures, Darlene. We went on a tour of a chocolate factory in York. We also are at The Gokden Fleece but I didn’t see any ghosts.
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 am
I’ve done a tour of the chocolate factory one time as well. I’m sure you would have loved the Golden Fleece, Sorry you didn’t see any ghosts.
November 30, 2024 at 1:33 pm
York business owners sure have creative names for their businesses, like the Hairy Fig.😂
December 1, 2024 at 2:34 am
These are all fabulous, Darlene, and I’d love to visit The Hairy Fig and Cafe Rouge. 🙂 xo
December 1, 2024 at 2:44 am
There are so many nice cafes, delis and tearooms in York. So pleased you enjoyed these pictures.
December 1, 2024 at 9:20 pm
I can see why this is your favorite city in England, Darlene! I love the shops; especially the chocolate, Christmas, Teddy bear … well all of them really. 🙂 I also featured shops in my post this week, but without the history and special notations that you added. Wonderful post!
December 2, 2024 at 12:56 am
“The Three Cranes pub, built in the 18th century, is relatively new.” Lol. I love old buildings, Darlene, and book shops, of course. If my husband and I ever get to the UK our plan is to visit castles, ruins, and old pubs. 🙂
December 2, 2024 at 1:03 am
Make sure you put York on your list as it is full of all of those things. The first time I went to England, in 1977, I wanted to see those very things. My future in-laws just casually drove by them as I yelled, Stop the car, I need to see this. They said, “Why do you want to see these old ruins?” They just took it for granted and I was in awe. xo
December 2, 2024 at 8:38 am
It’s been many years since I was in England but your great photos brought it all back..sigh. Chris
December 2, 2024 at 8:43 am
So pleased to have reminded you. Greta to have you visit my blog. xo
December 2, 2024 at 8:49 am
The black swan … So alluring, even with the ghosts 👻
December 2, 2024 at 9:19 pm
I know. It is amazing inside too with uneven floors and lumpy walls, low ceilings etc. So atmospheric.
December 2, 2024 at 9:32 am
Darlene, ‘wonderful’ doesn’t even come close to these doors. Every one is a treasure. Thank you! No wonder York is your favorite city in England.
December 3, 2024 at 12:12 am
Always drawn to doors when I travel. Especially in Europe. Mini pieces of art.
December 3, 2024 at 12:14 am
I agree. When I joined Dan’s door challenge, I didn’t realize how many pictures of doors I have!
December 4, 2024 at 9:14 am
Beautiful pics Darlene. I’ve been to York so it was nice to reminisce. ❤
December 4, 2024 at 11:46 pm
Lovely! I feel like I’ve been on a day trip around York. 🙂
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November 28, 2024 at 8:53 pm
Some delightful examples
November 28, 2024 at 10:57 pm
Thanks, Sheree. Glad you like them. xo