As I reflect back over this time it is astounding how far I have come, how much work I have done, the places of inspiration that I have visited. It is amazing to see how I have developed personally and academically.
I took time out earlier this week to treat myself to a 'day out' somewhere, where I just get on a train and spend a day in a place of my choice, walking around, taking in the architecture, finding a good coffee, doing a bit of shopping etc..This time I chose York, after a recent visit I fell in love with the city. As I now have a new found appreciation of architecture, history and beautiful buildings I was totally inspired by the place. Here are some of my favourite pics of the day..
Stunning Victorian architecture with gothic influences at Grays solicitor's
A beautiful curved Georgian period property adds to York's eclectic architectural landscape
York Minster, a stunning example of early English gothic style of architecture
- Curved buildings feature quite heavily in Yorks city, and add intrigue and interest
Eroding stonework outside the Minster
Light and shadow highlight the different textures within the minster's construction, including stone and marble
Prayer chairs in one of the Minsters transepts
Ornate early brass engraving adorning one of the minster's columns
The headless figures of the 12 semaphore sisters
The Great East Window - an example of early 15th century medieval stained glass and one of the largest stained glass windows in the world
Some of York's many independent colourful shop windows
