We could see that something was afoot as we walked past the art gallery in York yesterday - for a start, it had been surrounded by Yarn Bombers.
We thought the gallery was shut for refurbishment, but, inside, some sort of arty revolution was going on. People were drawing on the walls!
They came from far and wide, eager to make their mark...
The local press arrived," What do YOU make of all this, sir? No, I promise, I'm not talking down to you!"
There was even a pop-up cafe where the guerrilla needlewomen were hiding out...
...and where, in time-honoured tradition, Eve knitted while Adam looked a bit fed up.
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No Saturday visit to York is complete without stopping to listen to our favourite street performers, The Buffalo Skinners. (You can listen to them here.)
And a little treat for me...
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I met a friend for coffee last week.
ReplyDeleteShe looked my outifit up and down and said "you look as if you've been yarn bombed"
I'm still trying to decide if it was a compliment!
Have a good week Nilly- what did you buy from Noa Noa?????x
Sounds like my kind of look Elaine! By the way, lovely to see your "infectious smile" in Homes & Antiques this month!
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Fantastic knitting, excellent humour, neutral on the art but very pleased indeed to see dry pavements in York! Love Noa Noa and some other York shops that we don't have in Leeds. Must have an expedition of my own soon. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI agree about the art, Barbara, but everyone was having a wonderful time. The Art Gallery with be closed for two whole years - we will miss it - but the renovations sound exciting.
DeleteLots of imaginative creativity going on in York - yarn bombed is a new expression for me, but what is in the carrier bag Nilly? - spill the beans.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite Yarn Bombing incident is the one at Saltburn by the sea, on this link.
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Oh so... York... how I do miss it.
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Isn't it just Linda!
DeleteIt is a smashing place and a visit always lifts the spirits.
Ooh Nilly, I LOVE York and Noa Noa.....I even know where that shop is in York!!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely Art work too and the knitted umbrella is so clever and the pigeons too....Ooh I want to go to York now! Must get in my 'Wish Box'....hehe!
Love Maria...
PS Wondering what YOU treated your self too with Noa Noa!.....
York never disappoints, Maria!
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Fantastic ... what a great idea, just letting people unleash their creativity! The umbrella is brilliant and the courting pigeons!
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M x
The atmosphere was great, but it's such a pity that the gallery will be shut for two years.
DeleteNew season printed trousers! Very retro - mind you, I wore printed trousers in the 1970s, '80s and '90s!
I love York too, a favourite for a day out. I loved the idea of the drawing on the walls. Did you leave your mark nilly? Laing Art Gallery has a similar idea a few years ago but it was writing a message to someone and put it on a giant pinboard - it's nice to participate. What is in that bag - Noa Noa just love that shop!
ReplyDeleteNew season Noa Noa printed trousers - a dark smokey blue/grey & black & not expensive. I had a look in Rose Velvet last week - lovely, but a bit pricey.
DeleteI have never heard of that expression. Yes, and what is in the bag? You know it's my favourite shop and I will be jealous!!
ReplyDeleteVery affordable new season printed trousers in a dark smokey print.
DeleteOh Lettice leaf says it all for me too - York - I do so miss it too. I do. And your day looks like a perfect one for me. SO glad you went and shared! Axxx
ReplyDeleteYes, York never fails to please. When he finished his degree one of my sons went round the UK on a camper van odyssey, to find out where he & his family wanted to settle. Before they left I said I thought that York would pretty much fill all requirements - and, after they got back, it did!
DeleteI would like to thank you for the efforts which you have made in writing this article. Nice to such useful and informative article and nice pics in it. Nice Snaps taken with various angels. Keep Sharing.
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