As the King George VI said “The history of York is the history of England. I don’t know how right he was, but I would like to say the history of York Minster is the history of York indeed.
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minutes from York Minster. 'Olde Worlde' charm of the Victorian era complimented by extensive modern facilities with bar. Ideally situated just a two minute walk from York Minster. Close to all major tourist attractions and landmarks., York Minster, National Railway Museum, Jorvik Viking centre, Castle Howard, Harewood House, Castle Museum, York University
Location. The York Minster Hotel is located in York, England, 500 metres from York ... more
Minster cathedral and one mile from the York Dungeon museum. The Jorvik Centre and Castle Museum are both one mile away. Hotel Features. A Victorian townhouse with bay windows and gabled doorways, the York Minster Hotel is a non smoking property Amenities include wireless Internet access and limited hours room service. Complimentary parking is available on site. The York Minster Hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast every morning. The restaurant, Sixty Below, specialises in modern European cooking and is housed in a cellar with an intimate candlelit atmosphere and an aquarium feature wall. The bar features traditional dark wood panelling and brightly coloured bucket seating, and offers a wide range of beers, wines, and spirits. The three air conditioned conference rooms offer space for up to 100 delegates. Guestrooms. The 34 guestrooms are individually decorated in a traditional style, complete with cream bedding and matching curtains. Amenities include satellite television, dial up Internet connections, direct dial phones, and tea and coffee facilities. Bathrooms offer combination showers and tubs, and complimentary toiletries. Expert Tip. The Jorvik museum recreates the experience of living in Viking York, complete with authentic smells of the time including the latrine area]
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Location. The York Minster Hotel is located in York, England, 500 metres from York ... more
Minster cathedral and one mile from the York Dungeon museum. The Jorvik Centre and Castle Museum are both one mile away. Hotel Features. A Victorian townhouse with bay windows and gabled doorways, the York Minster Hotel is a non smoking property Amenities include wireless Internet access and limited hours room service. Complimentary parking is available on site. The York Minster Hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast every morning. The restaurant, Sixty Below, specialises in modern European cooking and is housed in a cellarwith an intimate candlelit atmosphere and an aquarium feature wall. The bar features traditional dark wood panelling and brightly coloured bucket seating, and offers a wide range of beers, wines, and spirits. The three air conditioned conference rooms offer space for up to 100 delegates. Guestrooms. The 34 guestrooms are individually decorated in a traditional style, complete with cream bedding and matching curtains. Amenities include satellite television, dial up Internet connections, direct dial phones, and tea and coffee facilities. Bathrooms offer combination showers and tubs, and complimentary toiletries. Expert Tip. The Jorvik museum recreates the experience of living in Viking York, complete with authentic smells of the time including the latrine area]
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Welcome to the Minster HotelDrive in park your car in our secure car park check in and ... more
you are now in the ideal place to enjoy your stay in YorkWith the very best of the warmth and 'Olde Worlde' charm of the Victorian era complimented by extensive modern facilities and with a fine restaurant and inviting bar you will find yourself cocooned from the world for as long as you wish to stay When you wish to explore out you are just a two minute stroll away from the majestic York Minster and all of the history and beauty of the walled city of YorkThe original building dates from Victorian times and has retained the character and charm of this period The warm and authentic atmosphere has been further enhanced with the addition of extensive modern facilities of the highest standardPersonal attentionThroughout your stay you can be sure that there will always be someone available to attend to your every need All of our staff are as you would expect professional courteous and well trained But on top of this we are proud to say that you will find them warm and friendly and committed to making your stay here with us as relaxing and enjoyable as possible
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
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Advantages: magnificent architecture reflecting over a thousand years of history and religion. Disadvantages: none that I can see.
...VI said “The history of York is the history of England. I don’t know how right he was, but I would like to say the history of York Minster is the history of York indeed.
General information
York Minster is Northern Europe's largest remaining medieval church, also one of the world's great masterpieces in design and construction.
Back in AD 627 York's first Minster was built to christen the Anglo Saxon King, ... ...can see
York Minster is very important within the Church of England. It is the seat of the Archbishop of York, who is the most prominent bishop after the Archbishop of Canterbury. As the second largest Gothic cathedral in Europe, it is 158 metres long and 60 metres high. Besides admiring the magnificent buildings there are certainly a lot of things to see. Here I have selected just a few that attracted me the most.
As the King George VI said “The history of York is the history of England. I don’t know how right he was, but I would like to say the history of York Minster is the history of York indeed.
General information
York Minster is Northern Europe's largest remaining medieval church, also one of the world's great masterpieces in design and construction.
Back in AD 627 York's first Minster was built to christen the Anglo Saxon King, Edwin of Northumbria. It was originally a small wooden church, and then later rebuilt to be a bigger stone one. However it was badly damaged by fire in the year 1069 during the Norman period.
Around the year 1080 Normans started building a cathedral, which was completed 20 years later. It was built on the very site of the Saxon church. Incidentally near this place Constantine the Great was proclaimed Roman Emperor in AD 306.
In the 13th century people started to build the South and North transepts, and then the East end with the building of the Lady Chapel and the Quire. In 1472 the Western towers were added and the Minster finally completed to be the one we know today. That said the Minster had taken about 250 years to take its final shape.
It was a Catholic church until 1534. Now it is an Anglican working church as well as a popular tourist site. It is open daily except for the service times. As a tourist you can enter the Minster, Undercroft, Treasury, Crypt and Tower. Currently the entry prices to all these sites are £9.50 for adults, £3.00 for children and £8.00 for concessions. You can also choose single site or mixed sites to visit. Of course individual site prices will be lower. Do remember children under the age of 8 may not climb the Tower and people who suffer from vertigo should think twice.
What you can see
York Minster is very important within the Church of England. It is the seat of the Archbishop of York, who is the most prominent bishop after the Archbishop of Canterbury. As the second largest Gothic cathedral in Europe, it is 158 metres long and 60 metres high. Besides admiring the magnificent buildings there are certainly a lot of things to see. Here I have selected just a few that attracted me the most.
1. The Rose Window
The Rose Window is something that no visitor can fail to miss. It’s just at the front entrance and a stained glass window, which is considered to be the most beautiful window of the minster. It tells the story of the houses of York and Lancaster, who historically had fights for the crown and control of England and eventually were united under Henry VII.
2. The Great East Window
The Great Eastern Window is the largest single piece of stained glass in the world. It depicts the beginning and the end of the world based on biblical stories. It is almost the size of a tennis court and dates back to between 1405 and 1408. You really have to see it to believe it.
3. The Great West Window
The Great West Window is next to the nave, and is also known as the ‘Heart of Yorkshire’. This is due to the heart shaped scenes in the centre. It was constructed in 1338.
4. The Five Sisters Window
The Five Sisters Window is in the north transept and is made up of five rectangular glasses. It is over 16 metres tall and the earliest window to be built in the church.
5. The Screen
It’s the most impressive screen I've ever seen. Instead of religious figures the screen displays statues of 15 English kings; from William I to Henry VI.
6. The Undercroft, Treasury and Crypt
Walking down the stairs of the minster you will find skeletons of buildings that were on the site of the Minster before it was built. These include the remains of a Roman fortress as well as evidence of Viking and medieval constructions. You can also have a look at the collection of treasures.
7. The Tower
It is the largest church tower in England. That means you have to climb 275 steep steps to get the top. The views from the top by all means are breathtaking and outstanding. Walking along the tower you can see almost all of York, even more if the sky is clear. Not to mention the medieval streets and horse carriages down below that can take you back in time.
My opinions
Needless to say I’m very impressed with the beauty of the Minster, in particular the windows I mentioned earlier, the Screen and the Nave. In my inexperienced opinion York Minster and Westminster Abbey are of equal magnificence.
However when I was there in the late night I came across the visit of the Relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux. Mingling with the thousand visitors and pilgrims in the spacious and bright palace I was really fascinated by the power of religion. It became the clearest memory of my trip to the Minster and the city of York.
Summary: A vital medieval cathedral strongly impressed me.
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Advantages: Size And Amazing Architecture Disadvantages: Foundations where a bit scary for me
I love york and whenever possible go for a weekend. Whilst there I always visit York Minster and usually stay in an Inn a few feet away directly facing the Minster. The first thing that strikes you is the size of it and the fabulous architecture (it's over 500 feet wide and has a central tower almost 200 feet high). Visitors come from all over the world to admire York Minster Cathedral.
Whilst you are looking around the Minster bear in mind it took ... ...lives just helping to construct York Minster.
In the year 306A.D. Constantine was proclaimed Emperor in a ceremony which took place on the sight of the future Minister, there is a statue of him looking very Imperial outside the Minster. Over the years the Minster has had major repair and restoration works done and on most of our visits ongoing maintenance work is usually being carried out . It used to be free to visit the Minster but the upkeep ...
debmercury 12.04.2008 (26.04.2008)
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. The stone floor is uneven and the chapel size is less than 10 square meters. It has two windows on the left side and right side. The stone wall-cupboard on the left wall, as I mentioned above, is under one of the windows. The right side wall has a long, but narrow window, from which you can look directly at the main gate into the tower.
Historically the chapel was built for the king to take Mass, when he might be staying in York. However the king rarely visited it and the chapel was used for other functions. In 1362 it was used as a store room and was called 'The Treasury'.
3. Views from the top
One of the best things about Clifford's Tower is to climb the spiral steps to the top. Walking along the walls you can see almost all of York even more if the sky is clear, such as Fairfax, YorkMinster, York Castle Museum, the River Ouse ...
would go about getting out! We did have to leave the keys on reception (so they could move the car if required - which they did as it wasn't in the same place when we returned). For us the car park wasn't too much of a problem as we didn't use the car for the break, however it was hard work getting in the small space!
Staff were friendly on arrival and we were seen to our room quickly.
Location
The hotel is ideally located in the centre of York. It is right near the York Dungeons, only 10minutes walk from YorkMinster. We visited most of the main areas of interest on York and everywhere was close to the hotel. Because we came at Christmas we were also right near a temporary ice rink, which was situated only a few minutes from the hotel.
The Room
We were pleased with the room which was spacious, modern and clean. The room consisted ...
