So many historic buildings in York, a familiar part of our 'tourist offer'. Here's a few not so famous.

WW2 hostel block, behind Art Gallery

A history of the WW2 hutments
Later known as The Marygate Centre
Also used by York School of Art
Demolished in 2011

St Mary's Tower

St Mary's Tower - once a focus for besieging armies

Gates, Bonding Warehouse, York

Gates still closed - and back on the market - Bonding Warehouse update - added June 2011

The former Shipton Street School

Shipton Street School - boarded up for many years. Still boarded up in August 2010, though redevelopment is planned.

Odeon cinema, York

Odeon cinema - closed in August 2006, reopened in 2009.

St Barnabas primary school

St Barnabas - Victorian school building, now demolished. (Page updated June 2010.)

Bonding Warehouse sign

Bonding Warehouse - for years a home only to the pigeons.

 
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