York Minster

View of the west end of York Minster I'm here for Easter,
The first record of a church on the site dates to 627; the title "minster" also dates to the Anglo-Saxon period, originally denoting a missionary teaching church, the minster undercroft contains re-used fabric of circa. 1160, but the bulk of the building was constructed between 1220 and 1472.

[Babs]

It does look quite majestic doesn't it.

[Diana]

Awesome capture of this amazing architecture, what a history it has.

[Lou Ann]

Built in 627?! So beautiful, how in the world did they build those towers and spires without cranes.

[Corinne C]

Impressive and beautiful

[Peter]

@onewing Thank you for your comment Babs currently there is a lot of stone cleaning going on on the south east side of the minster:)

[Peter]

@ludwigsdiana Many thanks Diana for your great comment and Fav it’s much appreciated, it’s stood the test of time well :)

[Peter]

@louannwarren Thanks you Lou Ann for you comment, they used wooden scaffolds and hauled the stones up using man powered pulley’s, the craftsmanship of the stone masonry it’s amazing:)

[Peter]

@corinnec Yes indeed Corinne its amazing closeup, thank you for your comment and Fav it’s appreciated as always:)

[Elyse Klemchuk]

Wow, how beautiful!

[Peter]

@kchuk Thank you for your lovely comment Elyse:)

[Denise Wood]

Looks a lot like Notre Dame! Great photo :)

[Jeremy Cross]

Stunning building and great shot

[Heather]

Such a beautiful building well captured, Peter! (And such an amazing history!) Fav

[Peter]

@gilbertwood Thank you Denise for your comment they were both started in about the same time, Norte Dame work started in 1163:)

[Peter]

@jeremyccc Thank you Jeremy for your comment York’s a great place to visit:)

[Peter]

@365projectorgheatherb Thank you so much Heather for your comment and Fav as always it’s appreciated, the UK is full of history no matter where you go:)