UK2018 Trip - Dec 11
Dec. 11th, 2018 09:18 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
johncomicShort and sweet today - didn't visit any new streets, and spent a good chunk of the day pushing a wheelchair which didn't give me much opportunity to free up my hands and take a plethora of pics. But there are some! Never fear!
First thing this morning I popped out to M&S to get milk for breakfast -- and noticed that M&S has a nifty clock:
Later on, I popped out to Greggs for lunch, and decided to go via Fossgate -- noticed that there was a hint of fog in the air now:
BTW, that view shows you the entirety of Fossgate -- it runs for one not-super-long block! And that little stretch there contains, among numerous other establishments, something like fifteen eateries and three hairdressers... as well as a tiny old-fashioned pub:
Today I also noticed a plaque at the far end of Fossgate:
It got me thinking -- in the 13th century, people were here conducting their fish business. In the 13th century, Canada as a nation didn't even exist as an idea or a dream. [Nor for several centuries thereafter.] The immensity of this country's history never ceases to strike awe in the heart of this simple lad from a young-upstart nation. I love how the British maintain their history and continue to make it an active and vital part of their current lives.
Sharon spotted this red door between a couple of shops this afternoon, and loved it and wanted a shot of it -- so here ya go!
First thing this morning I popped out to M&S to get milk for breakfast -- and noticed that M&S has a nifty clock:
Later on, I popped out to Greggs for lunch, and decided to go via Fossgate -- noticed that there was a hint of fog in the air now:
BTW, that view shows you the entirety of Fossgate -- it runs for one not-super-long block! And that little stretch there contains, among numerous other establishments, something like fifteen eateries and three hairdressers... as well as a tiny old-fashioned pub:
Today I also noticed a plaque at the far end of Fossgate:
It got me thinking -- in the 13th century, people were here conducting their fish business. In the 13th century, Canada as a nation didn't even exist as an idea or a dream. [Nor for several centuries thereafter.] The immensity of this country's history never ceases to strike awe in the heart of this simple lad from a young-upstart nation. I love how the British maintain their history and continue to make it an active and vital part of their current lives.
Sharon spotted this red door between a couple of shops this afternoon, and loved it and wanted a shot of it -- so here ya go!
