Trompe l'oeil at York Minster Cathedral, York, England. This is the second of three posts about York Minster.
An ornate astronomical clock was created by craftsmen at the Royal Greenwich Observatory. It was presented to the Minster to commemorate 18,000 Allied airmen who lost their lives in World War II, when flying out of bases in Yorkshire and the Northeast.
Sweeping ceiling views.
An intricately-detailed embroidered cloth drapes this altar.
Another marble angel bearing a shield over the choir loft, next to tall gothic pillars.
A small chapel with stained-glass windows.
A clock on the exterior wall of the nave.
A memorial panel at York Minster.
The Prince William of Hatfield Monument in the North Quire Aisle.
Velvet seats in York Minster's nave.
An ornate tableau and altar.
The uppermost pipes of the pipe organ in the choir room.
Modern sculptures added to the ancient stone.
An altar representing Anglican churches in Southwark, Winchester and York.
Painted iron and gilt scrollwork.
A modern portable baptismal font.
Stunning! It leaves me speechless. Well, sort of ;)
Posted by: My Melange | 19 November 2007 at 13:20
Oh Tara you take me back. I love coming here.
Posted by: Yoli | 19 November 2007 at 13:09
Wonderful photos, Tara. The architecture is just amazing. Thank you for sharing the beauty you find on your travels - you make my armchair journeys such a pleasure!~xo
Posted by: tinker | 19 November 2007 at 09:28
Hi Tara.
It has been a very long time since I visited York Minster.....so long that I could hardly remember what it looked like. What i do remember VIVIDLY was the feeling of awe I had when I first walked into the cathedral. After travelling through Europe for months and taking in so many other beautiful cathedrals........I was still in awe of the beauty of York Minster.
I loved the city as well.........
It's time I arranged another trip to the UK.
Posted by: awareness | 19 November 2007 at 01:51
Exquisite
I love churches.
Blessings
Posted by: Jeanne | 18 November 2007 at 21:32
Impressive, awe inspiring and great photography at that!
Thank you for the tour, I quite enjoyed it, never having been there.
Posted by: M erisi's Vienna | 18 November 2007 at 18:30
Gorgeous.
You are able to really capture a sense of scale and space with your camera -- and good light, though it doesn't look like flash -- is it? My camera is alright but never gives any sense of space or grandeur.
Posted by: fleur | 18 November 2007 at 18:18
I saw York Cathedral years ago and it still stands out in my memory as one of the most lovely. One of these days I hope to get back there and see it again.
Posted by: Linda | 18 November 2007 at 18:05
I spent quite a bit at time at York Minster, it took more time than your "average" church to sightsee because of all of the beautiful marble and stone work, memorials, hearing the history, etc. Another beautiful place is Canterbury Cathedral--however York Minster gets top vote. The photographs are terrific.
Posted by: martina | 18 November 2007 at 17:59
That Alter cloth! Wow.
I have never seen a Cathedral anything like the York Minster.
Have you?
Have a happy day.
xo
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 18 November 2007 at 16:05
I am in awe of such artistic beauty. Thank you for sharing, and starting my day out with lovely things.
Posted by: artzyjudie | 18 November 2007 at 15:59
Thank you so much for your wonderful photographs! It has become my own little Sunday ritual, coffee and reading through your blog and enjoying the tours of beauty that you post- what a wonderful escape from the desert in Texas right now! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Posted by: Michaele | 18 November 2007 at 15:36