An interior view of the stone screen at the eastern end of the choir in York Minster, also known as St Peter's Cathedral Church

Date:
1942
Location:
York Minster, Minster Yard, York
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St Peter's Cathedral Church, Minster Yard, York
Reference:
AA42/04739
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The screen has eight bays and is situated behind the High Altar in the choir. It was installed after the 1829 fire and designed by Sir Robert Smirke. It is a copy of the original 15th century screen.

Content

This is part of the Series: WOO02/01 Series of negatives taken for the National Buildings Record; within the Collection: WOO02 George Bernard Wood Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Wood, George Bernard

Keywords

Choir, Screen, Medieval Cathedral