Minster Library, York

The Minster Library is tucked behind York Minster in Dean's Park.

The building dates from the 12th century and was originally the Palace Chapel used by the archbishop until Bishopthorpe Palace was purchased in 1241.

The palace’s chapel was refurbished in 1810 becoming the Minster Library shortly afterwards. This Grade I listed building, which has been extended, houses the library, archives, the Collections Department and conservation studio.

Katharine

[essiesue]

Very much enjoy your history of the Minster Library. It is a lovely and I'm certain much cherished building grandly preserved.

[Ivan]

It is a lovely building. So nice for a library.

[Denise fuller]

Lovely

[Dianne]

Such a neat building literally filled with history!

[Lynne Hart]

Super shot.

[Molly]

A beautiful building. Thanks for the historical background.

[Graham Thresher]

Great shot

[gloria jones]

Wonderful capture of the historical building, neat architecture, comp

[Dennis]

Nice shot of historic building. Interesting combination of pointed and rounded arches!

[Kate]

Very cool architecture photo, great history as well!!

[bkb in the city]

Such a great looking building

[Cathie]

Beautiful building. Hard to comprehend just how old it is. Amazing.

[Margaret Obey]

Great architectural shot

[Julia]

Wonderful architecture and history

[Fisher Family]

@essiesue @ivan @denisefuller Thank you. Its a great place to visit although I haven't been in since I was a student. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@dide @lhart @dolphin Thank you. Its a lovely place to have a specialised library of books. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@thresheg @seattlite @boomer Thank you. It is a great ;looking building. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@kt8ird @bkbinthecity Thank you. It was nice to get some sunlight on the building. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@cathieg @ceilidh @juliac Thank you. We are lucky to live in a place with so much history and preserved buildings. Katharine