York Minster

In the 14^th century York and London were the two capitals of Rome. York Minster took 215 years to build. Outside of the cathedral there is a statue of Constantine, the Roman Emperor who wanted Christianity to be spread. The cathedral was built with large vivid stain glass windows that all had the same theme of martyrdom. In those days people were illiterate so the shock factor of martyrdom was more relatable to them. When I sat down and looked at them I was sort of frightened. I saw pictures of the gaping jaws of hell, men being grilled alive, stones, crucified etc…

English School Children

When I came out of the cathedral doors during the afternoon I saw a group of school kids that were visiting York Minster for a field trip. I was dying over their adorable school uniforms; the little boys wearing their ties and blazers and the little girls with their skirts and tights.

We attended the evensong service that was held at York Minster the evening. The choir’s always consist of 13-year-old boys that are selected out of hundreds for their musical abilities. They attend school together at the monastery and study music within their religious education. York Minster now allows little girls at the age of 13 to join the choir as well. The music was beautiful. I couldn’t believe that it was young children singing, they sounded like a choir of grown women.