250 - Much of York's history is in clear view to visitors as they wander around the city, but there are some hidden gems that are not obvious or easy to find.
These shots were taken in Goodramgate. The metal gate on the left, sandwiched between rows of shops, and with only a small A board to indicate what lies beyond, hides a gem of a church.
Holy Trinity Church was in existence by the late 11th century but the present building dates mainly from the 15th century. It has a rare double-sloping, or 'saddleback', roof and an unusual medieval pool - a 'piscina' - used to wash the chalice after communion.
Walking into the interior is like stepping back into Georgian times. This is the only church in the city to have retained its box pews. The high sides protected worshippers from draughts and gave them some privacy during the service.
The church possesses a fine collection of medieval glass. The east window was donated in 1471 by John Walker, the rector of the church. He immortalised himself in the glass as a kneeling figure in the central light, below the figures of the Holy Trinity.
Holy Trinity Church is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust
I do like the containers the best . The bronze is often to be seen , The containers is commen but get a new, strange and interesting new life as an object. Even if you don`t like it as a statue
Thank you Petaqui. I have lots of free time for this because I no longer work. Much of the factory where I used to work was closed down, and at my age there is little chance of another job.
I've missed so many pictures and with the link attached to another picture I get to click on it and see what I've missed.love to see your churches as you might know and the writing of the history attached makes the picture even more interesting.
Thank you Janet - I'll add that idea to the to do list!
Thank you Pyrrhula, glad you like it!
I would agree that it makes you thing about containers in a different way.
Thank you Ladyjane, I'm pleased to be able to share some of our beautiful buildings on this site.
Thank you Marie - it is quite a spectacular church.
Thank you Brian, glad to be able to share them with you.
Thank you Roslyn, it is an impressive building.
Thank you Bobbyj, it is a lovely old building.
Thank you Christine, glad you like it!
Thank you Livia, glad you like it and the narrative.
Thank you Bob, glad you like it!
Thank you Petaqui. I have lots of free time for this because I no longer work. Much of the factory where I used to work was closed down, and at my age there is little chance of another job.
Thank you Ann, it is a fascinating place - and it's such a quiet restful place only a few yards from a busy street.
Thank you Tara, glad you like it. I've posted an interior shot of this church today - http://365project.org/if1/365/2012-11-18
Thank you Bruni. There are lots of lovely churches in York, and I haven't included very many in my project so far.