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One of many altars  
   

One of many altars

These big cathedrals are basically just gigantic multi-purpose rooms. Parts of the cathedral can be "broken down" into smaller worship areas depending on the size of the crowd or the particular religious holiday. York cathedral has a bunch of chapels located along the sides of the building while the main part of the structure or nave can be broken down into three seperate worship areas. This altar stands near the front section of the nave just before the quire.
Day 11 (Across the border)

July 23rd 2006
It was even hotter in my room last night but with us being on a side street at least things were quiet enough to leave my windows open. I put my bulging suitcase and my bags of souvenirs in front of the window just in case somebody decided to come visit me by climbing up the scaffolding and through my giant window. I pretty much passed on breakfast. There wasn't much to chose from other than ce ... read more
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British Flag Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more
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