North Street Postern, also known as The Perky Peacock, York
A new scan of a drawing I did some time ago. North Street Postern formed a termination in the portion of York Bar Walls enclosing the Micklegate area of the city. A chain was extended across the River Ouse to Lendal Tower on the far bank. There was also a small postern gateway to allow access to the river bank. In the 1840s a new gateway, with flanking access for pedestrians was designed by G T Andrews for the new coal staithes attached to the railway. The tower became Barker Tower in the early 19th century when it was rented by the ferry that operated from the steps alongside it. The ferry was replaced by Lendal bridge in the 1860s. The Perky Peacock cafe has occupied it more recently. I can recommend their coffee and toasted teacakes.
North Street Postern, also known as The Perky Peacock, York
A new scan of a drawing I did some time ago. North Street Postern formed a termination in the portion of York Bar Walls enclosing the Micklegate area of the city. A chain was extended across the River Ouse to Lendal Tower on the far bank. There was also a small postern gateway to allow access to the river bank. In the 1840s a new gateway, with flanking access for pedestrians was designed by G T Andrews for the new coal staithes attached to the railway. The tower became Barker Tower in the early 19th century when it was rented by the ferry that operated from the steps alongside it. The ferry was replaced by Lendal bridge in the 1860s. The Perky Peacock cafe has occupied it more recently. I can recommend their coffee and toasted teacakes.