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The amazing history and architecture of york minster medieval cathedral in northern england the largest gothic cathedral in britain. This book charts the construction of the minster as we see it today and traces its development, which was by no means smooth and uninterrupted. Having recently hosted the cathedrals stone carving festival in summer 2018, we look back at the history of the ancient craft at the minster. The book charts the construction and development of the minster based. A summary of the current understanding of the architectural history of the minster with new and unpublished research from the authors which will change the way we understand the architectural development of the minster. York minster, an illustrated architectural history 627c. York minster is one of englands greatest gothic buildings and the repository for the largest single collection of medieval stained glass in britain, most of which remains in situ. The book charts the construction and development of the minster based on the architectural recording of the building from the 1970s. Modern books include theology and the history of the minster and the city. Our books cover a wide range of subjects including local history, early york printing, civil war tracts, theology through the ages, church history and architecture. The work to maintain york minster s vast architecture is never complete. Over time the word minster began to be used more commonly to refer to any large or important church or cathedral. York minster one of europes most magnificent medieval. The view from the nave, york minster history of york minster.