This mid 15th century carving shows the Virgin being taught to read by her mother. It is carved from Derbyshire stone and retains some of its original paint. *
*from a signboard next to the carving
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St Anne Teaching the Virgin to Read
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 25th 2018
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York Minster at Easter
6 Comments CherryPie on Jun 23rd 2018
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York Minster at Night
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 22nd 2018
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Left Out in the Rain…
…No wonder he looks unhappy!
8 Comments CherryPie on Jun 11th 2018
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The Yorkshire Museum
A 28 year old man, Lucius Duccius Rufinus, from Viennes in France died in Eboracum after a career as the standard bearer for the Ninth Legion. The soldier carrying the standard of the legion would have been a central target for the enemy.*
The army had its own specialist craftsmen. Tilers made floor and roof tiles [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jun 5th 2018
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Alabaster Altarpiece
Flecks of red, blue and gold paint cling to the grooves in this colourful sculpture depicting the Holy Trinity. York’s craftspeople chose the finest materials to ensure the crispest of finishes. The quality of the alabaster used has helped to preserve the original colour. The two richly dressed benefactors show at the bottom of the [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on May 14th 2018
