My Christmas cake decoration this year is a scale model of York Minster fashioned from marzipan surrounded by 12 edible choristers

For the Feast of St. Celicia, 22nd November. A representation of the patron saint of music plays the mediaeval portative organ: one hand operating a keyboard; the other, the bellows. #photo #photography

When you have to stop to capture the moment. #photo #photography

Autumn, today on York's City Walls. #photo #photography

An October sunset at Micklegate Bar, the 12-14th century main gateway into the mediaeval walled city of #York for travellers from London and the south. #photo #photography

Anticipating allegations of egg-tampering 😄

Photographed by me, and used under licence. #photo #photography

It's been astronomical autumn for over an hour now, guess I should accept it : / Here's Autumn from the Four Seasons mosaic, dating from c. AD 250 and found in Toft Green, York, in 1853.

Photographed by me, and used under licence. #photo #photography

Photographed by me, and used under licence. #photo #photography

September. Late summer or autumn? This image from Jez of York compresses centuries of rooftops into a beautiful golden vista so redolent of historic York. We love the way in which the lancet windows of the North Transept, the iconic Five Sisters, stand out so beautifully. 🍁

A waxing crescent moon, nestled atop York Minster. #YorkUK #photo #photography

The south entrance, Rose Window and central tower of York Minster, from Minster Gates. #photo #photography

A (rather damp) fox for Friday. Despite my best efforts, I’m afraid it spotted me, but wasn’t disturbed ☺️ #photo #photography

Evening sun and shadows on the north of York Minster’s nave. #photo #photography

An evening walk on York’s medieval city walls. The earthworks on which it is built are older, and this stretch probably follows the western perimeter of the Roman colonia - the civilian area of the city south of the River Ouse, with the military fortress on the other side. #photo #photography

A golden Grand. York’s five-star hotel and spa, in the prestigious former headquarters of the North Eastern Railway Company, basks in evening sunlight. #photo #photography #YorkUK

A surprising ‘hidden’ face, in an idyllic setting along York's medieval city walls. #photo #photography

Summertime views of Blossom Street, York, through the cruciform arrow slits of Micklegate Bar’s surprisingly spacious bartizans. #photo #photography

A peaceful, golden moment by the river, shared by two people and two geese. #York #YorkUK #photo #photography

A pastel sky, sunset in July. Over the River Ouse, in #York. #photo #photography

York Proms, but from the ‘cheap seats’.

The Fox In The City Walls A young red fox looks out from a decorative arrowslit in York’s mediaeval city walls. #photo #photography #YorkUK

It was a cute start to the week with the foxes today in York #photo #photography

I can hear the thunder alright! Now watching out the window...

Passed someone near the Minster saying “by candlelight” and from now on it’ll be Carol’s Bike Handle Light” every Christmas, so far as I’m concerned.

I've had worse views from my seat! This week I had the pleasure of lending my voice to assist the first visiting choir of the summer. After many years in choral music, it's still a treat – especially with this view of the Great East Window of York Minster, dating back to 1405! #shotoniphone

Good morning #York

The Grand, York – five star hotel within the city walls. As seen last night at sunset – I hope shepherds didn’t derive too much delight from this sky last night, it was just a *bit* damp today..! (Unless of course giving thanks for the much needed rain) #York #YorkUK #photo #photography

One of this evening's soggy foxes of York. #photo #photography #YorkUK

Lazy afternoon? #photo #photography

Popped along to the gun salute yesterday in York Museum Gardens. Should have got there earlier for a better view. Still, had a blast. #photo #photography

It was bit wet in York today even for this soggy fox. 🥹☺️ #photo #photography

I made little sound, and moved slowly, but this keen-eyed young fox still spotted me, before going back to sleep in the afternoon heat. #photo #photography

York Minster choir’s last service of the year properly giving me *goosebumps* in the Dyson in D (Magnificat Gloria) - no mean feat given how warm it was, even in there today! Lots of other musical treats too (Parry, Purcell, Harris, Dupré…) Very grateful to all.

Was sat outside reading this beautiful evening when I spotted what turned out to be a pair o’ ‘grines on York Minster. Haven’t seen two together in a while (if ever?) (Missing the yorkperegrines account from the other place, but not going there!) #photo #photography

The Bar Convent, 17 Blossom Street, York, as seen tonight. Established in 1686 when catholicism was illegal, by the followers of Mary Ward (1585-1645), pioneer of girls’ education (inter alia). Now a heritage centre, chapel, café, garden and guest house. #photo #photography

Flame-red geums in Minster Gardens. 41 years ago tonight, at c. 2:30 am on 9th July 1984, lightning struck, setting fire to the roof. More than 130 firefighters from 12 stations, York Minster Police, clergy and staff would race to save the Minster and its ancient artefacts. #photo #photography

Just an iPhone snap, but a pretty evening, looking towards Lendal Bridge. If you were here, you’d hear Richard Hawley, live in Museum Gardens, carrying along the river. Carrying on (perhaps?) along the river, meanwhile, an evening party cruises gently on the Ouse. #photo #photography #York

Peach, fig leaf custard, crème pat’, almond, Wimbledon. Post-Minster matins. A blissful Sunday morning. Danish by Flori, Bishopthorpe Road, York.

A fluffy-clouded sunset on the south side of York Minster. #York #YorkUK #photo #photography

I was contacted today by someone on behalf of a company that works internationally, with a 2024 pre-tax profit of around £175,000,000 asking if they could use my photos in advertised posts on social media – if so, simply respond #yes[company]....

A new edit of one of my favourite fox moments, one year ago last night. This regal reynard, unperturbed by me, popped gently down from the wall as I passed tower 25 of York’s city walls, before heading (appropriately, if you know your Disney films) to Robin Hood Tower. #York #photo #photography

The bees were enjoying the alliums at Beningbrough @nationaltrust.org.uk #York #YorkUK #photo #photographyby

The last of the allium fireworks in Dean’s Park, York Minster. #York #YorkUK #photo #photography

A midsummer sunrise, seen reflected in the Great East Window of York Minster, dating from 1405-1408. #photo #photography #York #YorkUK #solstice

York’s City Walls. Warning: do *not* try taking this kind of photo, straight at the sun, with a DSLR or other camera with an optical viewfinder. Don’t risk your eyesight! I used a mirrorless camera and was very careful, to give you an idea of how to felt walking along the walls at just that moment

This was a much better parade.

Is the fox on the right saying, "You see what I have to put up with?" - last night in #York #YorkUK #redfox #photo #photography

Always clean behind your ears, and if in need, get a friend to help ☺️ An adorable moment between siblings (I think) last night in York. #York #YorkUK #redfox #photo #photography