Spectacular, marvelous, brilliant, these words don't begin to convey the impact of the Minster's beauty.  

This view shows the organ pipes encased in their dark oak framework.  While visiting this day, there was a wedding scheduled for 2pm.  The choir entered abt 12:30, the organist was warming up, and then the wedding.  It was remarkable.  

This view is looking East at the altar.  The 'EAST WINDOW' is behind.  But what you are looking at is probably the world's largest photograph.  It is of the East window, which is under restoration (behind the photo).  It will take about 10 yrs to complete the restoration of the Europe's largest example of a medieval glass window.

This view is taken 180 degrees from the previous one of the altar.  The choir loft is on the right & left, the organ pipes are in the center in the middle of the picture.  The next picture is taken after walking 1/2 the length of the church and turning back in this direction.

The shadows of the advent wreath cast unusual eerie shadows.  The photo of the East Window is in the distance and we're in the large open portion of the nave.

Walking forward and then turning yet again 180 degrees, this picture is of the west window.  It has already been restored.  It is referred to as the 'heart window'.  Is it obvious why?? 

The next posting will be the final post of interior views of the Minster (5 more views).  Then we'll continue the tour of York.