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  • DeanandLindasTravelsSummer in Yorkshire, UK 2022Traveler
    The huge, font was carved in 1170 from a single piece of polished limestone
    St John of Beverley, founder of the monastery that became the MinsterKing Athelstan (first King of England) gave Beverley the right of sanctuary to fugitivesDetail of carving outside the Quire.These misericords (mercy seats) tip up to provide a ledge for choir members to rest onBest 14th century canopied tomb in Europe, depicting a view of paradiseElaborate tomb of an important person

    Beverly Minster-More Details

    June 16, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F

    There were so many interesting and ornate items to see in the Minster!

    Beautiful! Thanks for all of the gorgeous pictures and interesting stories. [Barb Walkington]

    6/19/22Reply
    DeanandLindasTravels

    TravelerThank you! Glad you’re enjoying it. We also saw a sign for the town of Walkington as we drove through Beverley.

    6/20/22Reply
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