Beverley Minster By Mo

These are some photographs of Beverley and the Beverley Minster. These images have been included by kind permission of the Vicar and Churchwardens of Beverley Minster. Do visit their website at Beverley Minster website

Founded in the eighth century by John, Bishop of York - later St. John of Beverley - Beverley Minster has been described as 'the finest gothic church in Europe'.

The present church, built in the 13th and 14th century, is a perfect blending of three major gothic styles - the choir is much admired as a beautiful example of the 'early English' style. The Percy Tomb is widely regarded as the finest example of 'decorated' funerary ornamentation, and the 'perpendicular' north porch and west towers are often quoted as the yardstick by which to measure other examples. In short, Beverley Minster is an architectural jewel of international importance.

From 1220, when building work was begun, to the present day, the building and maintenance has been the responsibility of those who love the church. 'The Friends of Beverley Minster', a registered charity, was founded in 1936, continuing that tradition of care and love. The money raised by the contributions from the Friends has been used to clean and restore the interior, and introduce most of the 20th century furniture that you can see there today.

Conservation and re-decoration are, however, on-going problems, and much work is still to be done. If you wish to play your part by joining the Friends please contact: The Friends of Beverley Minster Mr T.M.Holmes 45 Mile End Park Pocklington, York, YO42 2TH Telephone : 01759 303509

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