Reach for the sky!

York Minster's chapter house, a must-see construction, even more fascinating from inside.

York Minster triptych

The central tower, courtyard lamp and chapter house of this magnificent building photographed from just by the Treasurer's House garden wall, for which see tomorrow's post.

Lion petrified in rampant tree attack!

For the 100th entry, something for everyone - except shopaholics: a rampant lion, a tree in blossom, another pruned or pollarded à la française, a peep at the Minster and Chapterhouse, Gray's courtyard and some of the old stones that make York such a fascinating place to live or visit. If you must spend, turn right through the gateway and treat yourself to lunch here. 

For those who enjoyed yesterday's shot of Goodramgate's medieval timber frames, let me recommend my photographs of the amazing Troyes in Champagne, France. 

Misty Minster

A surprise peek at the great building from Ogleforth, scene of redevelopment of the gentrification sort. Another cool café ahead at Gray's Court - sorry, that should be tea-rooms.  The conical roof is the Chapter House; there are probably comical roofs elsewhere.

Minster and Chapter House

York Minster showing the Chapter House.