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Clifford's Tower

Photographed on 1 February 2004

Clifford's Tower, 1 February 2004

What can I say. It's just the one picture, but I couldn't walk past Clifford's Tower without taking it, on a clear bright morning in February 2004.

I can't do justice to the history and importance of this place in a few words here. Links giving more information appear below. But in recent years many hard-working and committed citizens of York - and further afield - have worked to save this monument from the planned commercial redevelopment of the areas around it.

   
   
   

In recent years:

Coppergate shops plan is rejected

What the inspector thought about the proposal

York Castle Area Campaign - news

And why it's important:

BBC - Legacies: York's blackest day


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