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York’s Clifford’s Tower featured as background on Bing UK

23 Feb 2013 | No Comments | in News > Random Stuff

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York’s Clifford’s Tower is today featured as the background image for Microsoft’s search engine Bing UK. UK computer users who visit the second most post popular search engine will be greeted by a beautiful photograph of the 945 year old Norman castle basking in sunshine and surrounded by daffodils. The image has been chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the unmasking of the infamous Dick Turpin at the Tower on February 23, 1739. The page also contains links to information about the construction of Clifford’s Tower in 1068 and the life and death of highwayman Richard ‘Dick’ Turpin.

Memories of York takes Facebook by storm

18 Feb 2013 | No Comments | in News > Random Stuff

memories of york

Ever wondered what York looked like in the late 19th century? Ever had a question about what happened to a particular building or shop? If so wonder no more. A Facebook page called Memories of York has been created which gives followers a glimpse of our beautiful city from years gone by. Created by Tom Holland and Barry Smith, the page allows followers the ability to share pictures, stories and memories of York. Read more..

Website design and internet jargon buster

22 Mar 2012 | No Comments | in News > Resources

woman looking confused about graphic design terminology

People within the Graphic Design/Web Design industry like to use complex terminology, acronyms and ‘buzz words’. This may be something to do with creativity, but is confusing nonetheless. Below is a handy guide we have created explaining the meanings of the most commonly used terms and acronyms.
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Welcome to the Jungle: Google Street now features the Amazon Basin

22 Mar 2012 | No Comments | in News > YGD News

taking a trip down the amazon river with google street view

Ever fancied taking a boat ride down the Amazon River? Yes I hear you say. Well now you can, all from the comfort of your home or office via Google Street view.
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