33-67 Front Street, Acomb, York

Part 2 of 4

Here’s the second drawing of Front Street, Acomb, cropped into smaller sections so as to get a good look at each building in turn.

It’s a colourful glance over a street in the place where I grew up. It’s also a moment to say thank you for following and reading over the years.

*33, 35, 37 and 39 Front Street*, *Acomb*

These were ‘former Almshouses, built around 1910 for widows and spinsters’- information courtesy of Allan T Adams who has many beautiful artworks on Flikr, including one of this building here.

*43 Hop and Glory (since closed) and 45 Ali Barbers*

*47 and Floral Elegance at No 49 Front Street*

No 51 is mid-18th Century. There is a little more information here on York Council’s website which includes a black and white photo of it prior to some 20th Century alterations.

*55, 57 and 59 (left side) Front Street Acomb.*

The bus stop is for Acomb Post Office which has since closed.

*No 67 and 67a Front Street, Day Lewis Pharmacy.*

*Greetings cards are now being stocked by Acomb Library*

The two remaining drawings of Front Street will follow in the New Year 2023 so in the meantime, wishing you well and my warmest Christmas greetings.

Ronnie 🙂

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December 22, 2022

Acomb, Acomb Conservation Area

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Acomb, Acomb Conservation Area, Ali BArbers Acomb, Floral Elegance Acomb, Front Street, Hop and Glory Acomb, pen and ink drawing, York

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3 responses to “33-67 Front Street, Acomb, York”

writingbolt

January 3, 2023

That’s a lot of drawings of one? street! You spent extensive time with every portion?

I picture Paddington Bear walking this street and stopping at the post office to deliver a letter. He needs a little help getting in and out and probably gets knocked onto his face as he leaves…then nurses his wound with a marmalade sandwich.

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1. ronniecruwys
  
  January 4, 2023
  
  Hi Writingbolt,
  I love the story you have created for this street! Perhaps I should share that Paddington Bear has indeed been around here and he shows up outside the Pig and Pastry on my drawing of the Bishy Road, York 😉 https://drawingthestreet.co.uk/York-Bishy-Road-West-Side
  Thanks for your kind comment
  Ronnie
  
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  1. writingbolt
    
    January 7, 2023
    
    That’s amusing and cool. You could have your own Where’s Waldo book with Where’s Paddington.

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