Beverley Minster is a familiar building to us from past visits to the town, but who could resist another look at this glorious building as we walked between the theatre and the youth hostel.
This shot shows the interior of the south transept, with several military memorial chapels hidden to the left, and on the right an embroidery display showing the life and work of St John of Beverley, created by students from the Hull Regional College of Art.
Beverley Minster has an even longer history than the youth hostel. For over 1300 years there has been a Christian community on the site of Beverley Minster. The first community was founded by John, Bishop of York – the future St John of Beverley. Later, a Norman church was built on the site followed by the present Gothic church which evolved through the three main Gothic styles of architecture. The Minster was reduced to the status of a parish church after 1548 when it ceased to be a Roman Catholic church. Maintenance of the building was neglected but its collapse was prevented by restorations which began in the 18th century and have continued at intervals to the present day.
The architecture shows a variety of styles, reflecting the 250 year period that it took to complete the building, started in 1188AD. Styles include Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular.
Beverley Minster is another building used as a filming location. It is perhaps best known for its role as Westminster Abbey in the ITV series Victoria.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Beverley Minster is a very impressive and inspiring building, and well worth spending time exploring. The town of Beverley is full of interesting places. This is the second year that we have visited during heritage week to enable us to visit some of the interesting places not normally open to the public.
Ian
September 19th, 2024
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Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Beverley Minster is a very impressive and inspiring building, and well worth spending time exploring. The town of Beverley is full of interesting places. This is the second year that we have visited during heritage week to enable us to visit some of the interesting places not normally open to the public.
Ian