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Historic Churches in Yorkshire

Bar Convent    This small convent of Catholic sisters was founded in 1686. The splendid neo-classical domed chapel was built in 1766 to designs by Thomas Atkinson. The dome is painted white, with accents in gold. Eight fluted columns support the dome. Joseph Hansom, inventor of the hansom cab, was baptised here in 1803. 17 Blossom Street, York, Yorkshire, England, YO24 1AQ Attraction Type: Church Location: in central York, close to Micklegate Website: Bar Convent Email: info@bar-convent.org.uk Phone: 01904 643 238 Fax: 01904 631 792 Location map OS SE596513 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Beverley Minster    A superb Gothic church, one of the finest in England. The Minster was built around the tomb f St John of Beverley, an 8th century bishop of York. The Percy Canopy in the nave is perhaps the finest example of Decorated Gothic carving in existence. The minster has the largest collection of medieval misericords in Britain,plus a large number of carvings depicting medieval musical instruments. Minster Yard North, Beverley, Yorkshire, England, HU17 0DP Attraction Type: Church Location: Just off the A164 in the centre of Beverley. There are several paid parking lots within 5 minutes walk. Website: Beverley Minster Email: minster@beverleyminster.org.uk Phone: 01482 868540 Location map Details of Beverley Minster OS TA037393 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ripon Cathedral    St. Cuthbert, who seems to have gotten about quite a bit during and after his lifetime (see Durham), was once guestmaster at the 7th century Celtic monastery here, but it was not until 1836 that Ripon became a cathedral. The original nave (circa 1180) had no aisles, the only illumination was from the clerestory. There is a Saxon crypt, but the rood screen and the choir stalls with their rich and allegorical carving are the chief interest. Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, is supposed to have been inspired by the strange beasts carved here. Ripon, Yorkshire, England, HG4 1QS Attraction Type: Cathedral Website: Ripon Cathedral Email: postmaster@riponcathedral.org.uk Phone: 01765 603 462 Location map OS SE316 712 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

York Minster   In 627 King Edwin of Northumbria was converted to Christianity and built a wooden oratory here. This was later rebuilt in stone, but the present Minster is almost entirely a Gothic structure. The transepts date to the early 13th century, and are vaulted in wood, not stone. The polygonal chapter house, built without a central pier, is also vaulted in wood. At the crossing there is a series of 15th century sculptures of all the English kings from William the Conqueror to Henry VI. The true glory of York, though, lies in its stained glass. This was a visionary cathedral, in the sense that the architects tried to apply the Gothic principle of the window being more important than the wall. The north transept and the great east window, which relates the history of the world, are marvels, and much of the glass is original. York, Yorkshire, England Attraction Type: Cathedral Website: York Minster Email: info@yorkminster.org Phone: 01904 557 216 Fax: 01904 557 201 Details of York Minster OS SE602 521 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

York, All Saints    All Saints possesses a fine collection of original 14th century stained glass. Two windows of note depict "Corporal acts of Mercy", and the "Pricke of Conscience". Look for the stained glass figure depicted wearing eyeglasses. The church dates back as far as the 12th century, though much of what remains was added in the 14th and 15th centuries. The West tower, 120 feet high, is 15th century. The church was heavily restored after a 1997 fire. North Street, York, Yorkshire, England, YO1 6JD Attraction Type: Church Location: just inside the city walls, on the banks of the Ouse Website: York, All Saints Email: david.titchener@ntlworld.com Phone: 01904 706 047 Location map OS SE601 518 Photo Credit: Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

York, All Saints Pavement   The second All Saints church in York is easily noticed due to its striking octagonal 15th century lantern tower. In the medieval period a lantern was hung from the tower to act as a beacon for travellers in the Forest of Galtres to the north. The church, first mentioned in the Domesday Book, is the burial place of 39 Lord Mayors. Look for the 12th century door knocker depicting the Mouth of Hell. High Ousegate, York, Yorkshire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: in the neighbourhood of the Jorvk Viking Centre, Fairfax House and Clifford's Tower Phone: 01904 654 818 OS SE603 517 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

York, Holy Trinity   Tucked behind a row of houses said to be among the oldest in England is the 15th century Holy Trinity church. There was a church on this site at the time of the Domesday Book, but most of the present church exterior dates from the 17th and 18th centuries. The red brick entrance was built in 1776. The interior is notable for its irregular box pews, also 17th century, and some fine medieval stained glass. off Goodramgate, York, Yorkshire, England Attraction Type: Church - Photos of York, Holy Trinity OS SE605 522 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

York, St Michael-le-Belfry   Just to the south of the Minster is the low, squat shape of St. Michael-le-Belfry. Just inside the entrance is an enlarged copy of the church registry dated April 16, 1570, recording the baptism of Guy Fawkes. The current church was built in 1525-37, replacing an even earlier building. The interior contains an elegant 1702 gilded reredos and 16th century carved benches. High Petergate, York, Yorkshire, England, YO1 7HH Attraction Type: Church Location: tucked under the south side of York Minster Website: York, St Michael-le-Belfry Phone: 01904 624 190 Location map OS SE603 521 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering