York Minster

Well I figured it's time to include a set of photos from York Minster. First we have a view of the west entrance of the Minster.

York Minster is the Gothic cathedral of York and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe alongside Cologne Cathedral. The Minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England, and is cathedral for the Diocese of York; it is run by a Dean and Chapter under the Dean of York. Here's a view to crossing from the nave, the Minster's sanctuary. Second is a view of the western end of the nave. Third, we have a look up the central tower from the floor of the crossing. The ceiling is height of about 180 feet and the square has sides measuring 52 feet.


Here's some pictures of the choir where Evensong services are held. The first picture is from about where I normally sit for Evensong looking towards the high altar (with the red cloth). The second is a view from near the high altar towards the entrance of the choir from the crossing. I tend to sit in that second row on the right side of the aisle.


Here's an archive picture of the choir practicing in the choir for Evensong.


Here's a view of the organ. The case is above the choir screen and features beautifully painted pipes on the facade. There are also pipes within the screen and in the first bay of the south aisle and in the treforium on the south transept.


A view of the Minster from the city walls on the south side of the River Ouse. Viewed from this distance, it becomes apparent how large the Minster is compared with the rest of the buildings in York.


Here's some pictures of the Chapter House, the fellowship hall of the Minster. The Chapter House from outside and looking up at the ceiling.


Here's the Minster from the park alongside its north side.