Last night we had roast beef and Yorkshire pudding in this inn. The room, with its black exposed half-timber framing, had an aura, a feeling of well-being, a mellowness from the life lived within over hundreds of years.

York is a wonderful old city. I love it here. It’s rich in history, and multi-layered. The ever-present tourists are here, but the city shines through. The brick masonry is outstanding.

Slabs of stone about 3 x 5′ as roofing. Near Doolin, County Clare, west coast of Ireland