Knaresborough is a characterful town just along the road from us. And one of its characterful features is that around any corner, you may find a house with a deceptive window or doorway. These are not real windows and doors, though they’re painted to look authentic enough. They’re trompe-l’œils. One day, I’ll produce a town trail of all of them. For now, here’s a taster from our visit on Saturday.





For Ludwig’s Monday Window….

And Marsha’s Photographing Public Art Challenge …

How fascinating, well done Knaresborough!
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They’ve been popping up for some years. I love them.
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Such whimsy!
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🙂
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Both surprising and interesting, thanks for the introduction.
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It was fun exploring to find these few. More to come!
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Love these deceptive window/doorway! Enjoy the tour, Margaret.
So looking forward to seeing your town trail. 🙂
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I’m committed now, aren’t I??
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Yes you are!
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Margaret, those are lovely pieces of public art. I love that window or door in the last photo. It is so whimsical. Both doors are really, but the second one is so unusual.
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I agree. I really must keep my promise to explore and photograph every one of these.
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Yay!
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These are marvelous! I love that they also have people and creatures to make them even more real looking. Thank you very much!
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It’s a really fun project, I think.
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It’s a lovely little place and the street art adds to it immensely. I have 2 lovely friends live there too. 🤗💗
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Knaresborough seems to attract lovely people, I’ve noticed.
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🤗💟
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What a brilliant and creative idea. A reminder that windows of opportunity surround us!
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Indeed. The town seemed to embark on this idea some 15 years ago.
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Love it! 😊
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So do I!
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How engaging and delightful. I wonder how many artists are involved and why the notion has caught on so. The art work is beautifully done.
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I don’t know anything about the artists. The pieces do have a fairly similar style and as for how the sites are chosen – I expect people volunteer their homes or businesses.
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These photos work wonderfully well for both challenges. I love the playfullness 😀 😀
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It’s fun to mooch round town looking for them.
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I love these!
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Me too!
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They are fabulous Margaret 🙂
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They definitely brighten the town.
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Oh, I love them!
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These are great. Bono behind the pink door made me laugh!
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I know! What IS he doing in the same place as Harry Potter?
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Lol. It’s all gloriously bonkers!
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That’s wondeful! I really loved the trompe l’oeil. A fun post.
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They’re a light-hearted addition to the town.
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I like these, I saw something similar in Belfast.
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They pop up all over the place once you get your eye in.
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That’s fascinating can’t wait to hear more….
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One day soon …
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This is so cool and fun! Love seeing Harry Potter, Hedwig, and Bono.
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It’s a fun encounter, isn’t it?
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I love this idea, Margaret. It must be a lot of fun hunting for them. Enjoy your time with relatives.
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It was fun. But plenty more to discover. And .. thank you. Exhausting fun being had by all!
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Already on my list of places to visit in Yorkshire. Now I’m even more keen. What fun!
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We might visit together?
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I had the same thought. My own personal tour guide 😊
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Wow! These are so well done.
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They are. A fun addition to the town.
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I agree with one of your replies about the style. Almost could be one talented artist, such a shame not to get the credit for their work. Although I expect the good folk of Knaresborough know. Maybe it’s a thing not sign trompe l’œil.
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A great big swash-buckling signature would certainly spoil the illusion.
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