Going, going, gone… How York’s fountain was removed – in pictures

For years the fountain on Parliament Street was a city meeting point.
But now it has vanished from the face of the city.
Over the last two weeks workers have demolished the fountain, removed the rubble and relaid the stone.
Now a working party is to decide what to do with this spot, to retain it as a city centre focal point.
Here’s how it disappeared, day by day…
Monday, May 14



Wednesday, May 16

Thursday, May 17

Friday, May 18

Monday, May 21

Tuesday, May 22

Thursday, May 24

Friday, May 25

Sunday, May 27

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