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In 627 King Edwin of Northumbria was converted to Christianity and built a wooden oratory here. This was later rebuilt in stone, but the present Minster is almost entirely a Gothic structure. The transepts date to the early 13th century, and are vaulted in wood, not stone. The polygonal chapter house, built without a central pier, is also vaulted in wood. At the crossing there is a series of 15th century sculptures of all the English kings from William the Conqueror to Henry VI. The true glory of York, though, lies in its stained glass. This was a visionary cathedral, in the sense that the architects tried to apply the Gothic principle of the window being more important than the wall. The north transept and the great east window, which relates the history of the world, are marvels, and much of the glass is original. more details ...
York, Yorkshire, England

About York Minster
Attraction Type: Cathedral
Website: York Minster
Email: info@yorkminster.org
Phone: 01904 557 216
Fax: 01904 557 201
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York Minster Photos
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: The great east window is a medieval marvel
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Celandine - 7.4 miles from York Minster Thorganby, Yorkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £295

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Best Western Dean Court Hotel - 0 miles from York Minster York, Yorkshire Stay from: £0.00

Park Inn York - 0.2 miles from York Minster York, Yorkshire Stay from: £42.50

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Galtres Lodge - 0.2 miles from York Minster York, Yorkshire From: £45.00

Georgian House - 0.3 miles from York Minster York, Yorkshire From: £60.00

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York (De Grey Rooms)
Tourist Information Centre
The De Grey Rooms
Exhibition Square
York
Yorkshire
England
YO1 7HB
Tel: 01904 550 099
Fax: 01904 550 098
Email: info@visityork.org
Web: http://www.visityork.org/
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