The two west turrets |
This dragon head is actually a counterweight, and was used to lever the very heavy font lid on and off. |
Looking up the nave towards the quire |
Five Sisters window |
Climbing the tower (275 steep, winding, narrow steps!) |
Looking across the leads |
Made it to the top! |
The two west turrets again |
The quire screen has statues of the kings who reigned while the Minster was being built (William the Conqueror to Henry VI.) This is Richard II. |
Roof boss |
Stained glass windows of the Chapter House |
Ceiling of the chapter house |
A sad little fellow who took my fancy |
Statue of Virgin and Child decapitated during the Reformation |
The 'catherdra' - Bishop's throne |
The Pilgrims' Window |
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