York Minster Stonemasons

After Saturday's collage of the Stonemasons art in Deans Park, I thought it would be nice to visit the Stonemasons Yard. This is currently in the grounds of York Minster, near the East Window, which is in the process of being restored.

The Masons are usually plying their traditional trade while daylight permits. Even if they are not there, it is possible to see both finished carvings, and those in the process of being carved..

Sadly there are no free samples of their work - it is behind a strong high fence - but it is worth visiting to see the work in progress. No need to rush though, renovation of York Minster is a perpetual task.

Katharine

[Padlock]

Like that

[Ivan]

Nice craft shot, wonderful skill.

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot of a nice craftswomanship. Glad it still exist.

[bruni]

I agree with Ferry, good to know if still exist. all this old skills are unfortunately dying out.

[bkb in the city]

Nice shot. It would be fun to watch

[Julie Ells]

Nice capture. I too I am glad the art continues today.

[Dianne]

Lovely - such a rewarding occupation.

[Richard Sayer]

Is the one on the right a female stonemason Katharine? I do hope so.

[Elize]

Thanks for the information always good to look at your project

[Pete Roberts]

That is different and nice capture

[Bob]

Nice story to go with this trade. Cool shot.

[Gill W]

Fab candid shot and love the info!

[Fisher Family]

@padlock Thank you. I missed a shot where she was using a ruler on the bock of stone. Shame I wasn't quick enough. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@ivan Thank you. It is nice to stand and watch them carve for a while. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula Thank you Ferry. We are lucky that many of the old skills are being revived and practised by dedicated men and women. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bruni Thanks Bruni. There seems to be an interest in preserving or reviving some of the old skills. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity It is fun to watch, and I have done so on more than one occasion. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@crawest Thank you. I like to stand and watch the carving when I have time. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@dide I think the stonemasons should be proud that their skills go to preserving so many of our lovely buildings. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@vignouse Yes, Richard, it is definitely a lady stonemason. I know of at least one other lady working with the stone in this yard. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@lizbrouwer Thank you Elize for your nice comment, it is much appreciated. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pjr Thank you. One day I will manage an action shot! Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel Thanks Bob. I must try to capture someone actually carving one day. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@gillg Thanks for your comment Gill. I appreciate your appreciation. Katharine

[Therese]

very cool capture!

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thank you. I like watching them at work. Katharine