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    Out and about in my town today...

    ...on my bike.

    Don't know why I live in this dump.

    Pics aren't very high res I'm afraid...to save having large files.

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    Below: Our Cathedral....York Minster. It's massive, so very difficult to get the whole place in one picture.



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    Below...suspension bridge across the river for cyclists and pedestrians. Massive shortcut for some residents, and you can feel it swaying in the breeze.
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    Below: Oldest pub in York, The Black Swan...goes back to the 1400s. Used to be a regular of mine when I could afford to drink.
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    Looking 'out' through one of the several original gates to the city...keep going for another 40 miles after it, and you'll end up in Doc Alan's town (Scarborough).
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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    ...on my bike.

    Don't know why I live in this dump.

    Pics aren't very high res I'm afraid...to save having large files.

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    Below: Our Cathedral....York Minster. It's massive, so very difficult to get the whole place in one picture.



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    Below...suspension bridge across the river for cyclists and pedestrians. Massive shortcut for some residents, and you can feel it swaying in the breeze.
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    Below: Oldest pub in York, The Black Swan...goes back to the 1400s. Used to be a regular of mine when I could afford to drink.
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    Looking 'out' through one of the several original gates to the city...keep going for another 40 miles after it, and you'll end up in Doc Alan's town (Scarborough).
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    You're lucky to live in such a beautiful city Graham, please don't knock it!


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    Tongue in cheek mate.

    I suppose a place with 100,000 residents that receives 5 million tourist visits a year must have something going for it.


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    Felt like I was riding alongside you Graham with the nice pictures


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    Great photos Graham, thanks for uploading

    I made the 40 miles trip to York from Scarborough this spring - always good for photography



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    I try to get out cycling at least once a day Steve, to keep this old body working healthily as long as possible.


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    Thanks Alan.


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    Great pics

    York is quality and my fave night out


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    Great pics Graham - are there any infestations of Roma beggars and pickpockets around the tourist attractions ?

    That bridge is a bit like the Millennium Bridge in London that also had a movement problem - maybe the same dodgy designers/architects were involved


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    Tongue in cheek mate.

    I suppose a place with 100,000 residents that receives 5 million tourist visits a year must have something going for it.
    Well, it's got you to start with!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dedworth View Post
    Great pics Graham - are there any infestations of Roma beggars and pickpockets around the tourist attractions ?

    That bridge is a bit like the Millennium Bridge in London that also had a movement problem - maybe the same dodgy designers/architects were involved
    Cheers Dedders.

    The bridge is designed that way mate. Not aware of anyone who has been tossed off it into the river yet.

    As for Roma parasites and criminals, well, I virtually never venture into the city centre these days, so can't comment.

    Of course we've always had annoying 'buskers' stationed on practically every corner, as well as the usual assortment of smackheads and tramps with accompanying bull terrier, supplementing their benefits by begging next to the cashpoints .


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    How far away is Emmerdale farm from there Graham?


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    About 25 miles Fred.


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    Other side of the Pennines to me but got to say, it's a lovely City....


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