WHEN is a shed not a shed? When it’s a national monument?

Following recent letters to The Press about saving the old bus depot in Piccadilly, I wondered why there was so much concern shown about keeping such an undistinguished building.

I wonder if Mr Nevil Shute-Norway had manufactured medical supports there for a couple of years, rather than gliders, whether there would have been so much interest in keeping it.

Not that I am against keeping buildings built in the last 100 years, I was saddened when John Poulson’s building in Davygate was demolished.

Let’s face it, Piccadilly needs some TLC. What with peeling paint, unloved structures like Ryedale House and the tax office, while others are just boarded up, it does present a sad aspect.

How about a grand crescent of town houses mirroring the refurbished St Leonard’s Place? Now that would be a project to bring the street back to life.

Peter Turner, Whin Road, Dringhouses, York

 

THE Reynards garage site in Piccadilly is an absolute disgrace of an eyesore, and has been for many years.

Its ramshackle state of repair is now a danger to the public, so it should be demolished.

We have an air museum at Elvington, so calls for another one on this site, where nothing remains of the original, are misguided.

Just stick a plaque nearby to remember it’s past.

Geoff Robb, Hunters Close, Dunnington

 

I WOULD like to thank the ladies who helped me on Tuesday, June 16, when I had a hayfever and asthma attack in New Look in Blake Street, York.

They - two staff, a pensioner and a young lady - were all very considerate and stayed with me until I could breath again (I had my blue inhaler). They are all angels. Thank you so much.

Jean Holdsworth, Haxby, York

 

AS the author of The Blue Coat Inheritance, Volume 1, which dealt with the history of The Blue Coat Charity School at Stockton on Tees during its first 100 years (1721-1820), I am now writing Volume 2, which deals with the period 1821-1900.

During this phase in its history, the Blue Coat School (then on the corner of Norton Road and Garbutt Street) closed in 1894, and the premises were briefly occupied by The High School.

The High School had been established in 1882 elsewhere in the town, when several local business men raised sufficient money to open a secondary school for the sons of business folk.

The High School folded as a business venture in 1900.

I would be most grateful for information, of any kind, about this High School and its short existence.

I wonder if any of your readers have documents, photographs or any other form of memorabilia that might be of interest?

Any document or photograph will be returned to its owner, if requested, and full acknowledgement will be made, in Volume 2, for any information published.

My postal address is Michael Matson,The Old Police House, Ings Lane, Lastingham, YO62 6TD.

Email: mcmatson@btinternet.com. Phone: 01751 417834.

Michael C Matson, Ings Lane, Lastingham

 

SEVERAL weeks ago I wrote to you about my regard for the people that live and work in the Bishopthorpe Road community.

As I spend my working life in and around York, I am lucky to make many friends. And it is without a doubt a privilege to do so.

So not wanting to leave my Acomb friends out, I thought I’d better give them a shout: There is a place I visit daily, on the outskirts of York, where the people are so friendly, and to each other talk.

Lots of smiling happy folk, with problems of their own, lovely Yorkshire personalities, that are simply home grown.

Good morning Peter, and how the devil are you, I always return the gesture saying, it’s lovely to see you too.

Good old-fashioned Yorkshire folk, that brighten up my day, you’d understand what I’m saying, if you travelled up Acomb way.

Yes Acomb is the place, where its folk all chat and offer smiles, It’s just outside York city centre, only a couple of miles.

Peter Stockdale, Outgang Lane, Bramley, Leeds

 

I HAVE just returned home from watching Witness For The Prosecution at the Guildhall.

What a fantastic afternoon! I urge all who like who-done-its to go.

The acting is superb, the play is sublime.

You will have the most enjoyable afternoon ever. Don’t miss this.

It is put on by the Theatre Mill and RJS Productions, with a brilliant ensemble cast, who I cannot praise highly enough having seen some of their work before.

Get to it York before it goes to Leeds. You have until July 12.

Yours in ecstasy.

Rita Crombleholme, Badger Hill, York

 

HOW very strange. The gag mag sellers seem to have suddenly disappeared from York’s streets.

It wouldn’t have anything to do with your report about the authorities/watchdog taking an interest in their activities? (The Press, June 19) I smell a rat.

They tried their “have you got a sense of humour?” tactics on me, too. My reply was: “None whatsoever”.

They got the message and I was never approached by them again.

Barbara Hudson, Badger Hill, York