Friday, March 20, 2009

Paris Parfait

More views of York Minster Cathedral

Trompe_loeil_two

Trompe l'oeil at York Minster Cathedral, York, England. This is the second of three posts about York Minster.

Astrolabe

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.

Arch_with_glass_and_statutes

Ceiling_views

Sweeping ceiling views.

Chapel_altar

An intricately-detailed embroidered cloth drapes this altar.

Angel_shield_and_pillars

Another marble angel bearing a shield over the choir loft, next to tall gothic pillars.

Chapel_with_stainedglass_windows

A small chapel with stained-glass windows.

Clock

A clock on the exterior wall of the nave.

Prayer_trio

A memorial panel at York Minster.

Small_memorial_crypt

The Prince William of Hatfield Monument in the North Quire Aisle.

Seats_at_york

Velvet seats in York Minster's nave.

Trio_tableau_and_altar

An ornate tableau and altar.

Top_of_pipe_organ_2

The uppermost pipes of the pipe organ in the choir room.

Modern_two

Modern sculptures added to the ancient stone.

Altar_representing_three_churches

An altar representing Anglican churches in Southwark, Winchester and York.

Painted_iron_and_gilt_details

Painted iron and gilt scrollwork.

Modern_memorial

A modern portable baptismal font