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Pen and ink sketch detail of the Arbour; 'RAS January 1971' A3 paper.

This drawing shows how old roof trusses, reclaimed by Robin from an fire damaged building, might be used to create an arbour for York Gate

Pencil sketch for the Arbour on A3 paper, inscribed 'RAS 70'

Shows stone pillars, reclaimed timbers and design for floor.

Sybil, in a wheelchair, with a woman, by an arbour in an unidentified garden. Flowerbeds with summer planting, paths and low walls

Sybil, in a wheelchair, and Brian Noble, visiting a garden with an arbour. Flowerbeds with summer planting, paths and low walls

Sybil with a group of visitors in the Pinetum, close to the Arbour

Sybil with a man walking towards the Arbour

Arbour with shrubs, York Gate Garden

Arbour with trees in background
The Arbour lies between the Old Orchard and Pinetum, and was constructed from 2 wooden roof trusses which Robin obtained from a fire-damaged chapel in Armley. A local joiner mounted them on 4 pillars

Arbour in Frost, York Gate Garden

Arbour in Snow. York Gate Garden