A Picture Tour of the York Minster Interior

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York Minster Interior

York's magnificent cathedral (called the Minster) is the latest in a succession of churches that have occupied the Northwest corner of this walled town since Roman days. (The Roman basilica's foundation can still be seen in the present Minster's crypt/undercroft/cellar). Most of these churches burnt down; fire has destroyed many sections of the present building as well--but fortunately not all at once. The feisty Yorkists have restored the burnt areas each time, sometimes after long delays. Before the fires, much of the interior decorations and tombs were removed by Protestants trying to purge their churches (both literally and figuratively) of Catholic trappings.

See a pictorial essay describing the architecture and history displayed in the interior of York's magnificent cathedral by accessing:
http://www.fmschmitt.com/travels/England/york/YorkMinster/index.html

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