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Minster Collection (#5)

"Discover the Majestic Minsters of England and Europe" Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of minsters as you explore the historic cities and towns they grace

Background imageMinster Collection: Dutch scouts marching, Exhibition Square, York

Dutch scouts marching, Exhibition Square, York
Dutch scouts marching with drums and flags through Exhibition Square, York, UK. with York Minster in the background. Date: 1948

Background imageMinster Collection: Thanet Union workhouse, Minster, Kent

Thanet Union workhouse, Minster, Kent
A distant view of the Thanet Union workhouse opened in 1836 at Minster on the Isle of Thant. It was designed by Sir Francis Head. Date: Date unknown

Background imageMinster Collection: Bern - view of the old town and the Aare river - Switzerland, Europe

Bern - view of the old town and the Aare river - Switzerland, Europe

Background imageMinster Collection: Bern - view of the old town - Switzerland, Europe

Bern - view of the old town - Switzerland, Europe

Background imageMinster Collection: England, North Yorkshire, York City

England, North Yorkshire, York City. Grand tree with the equally grand York Minster Cathedral in the distance

Background imageMinster Collection: Explore the Yorkshire Coast by Train

Explore the Yorkshire Coast by Train BR poster, 1950s

Background imageMinster Collection: England, North Yorkshire, York Cathedral

England, North Yorkshire, York Cathedral
England, North Yorkshire, York City. Ornate lamp outside of the West Front entrance of York Minster

Background imageMinster Collection: Europe, United Kingdom, England, East Yorkshire, Beverley, Beverley Minster

Europe, United Kingdom, England, East Yorkshire, Beverley, Beverley Minster

Background imageMinster Collection: United Kingdom, England, North Yorkshire, York

United Kingdom, England, North Yorkshire, York. The Minster seen from the City Walls at dusk

Background imageMinster Collection: York Minster is a Gothic cathedral in York, England and is one of the largest of its kind in

York Minster is a Gothic cathedral in York, England and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe alongside Cologne Cathedral

Background imageMinster Collection: Side Entrance, Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887

Side Entrance, Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Side Entrance to Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Background imageMinster Collection: Basel, Switzerland - interior of the Basel Minster church

Basel, Switzerland - interior of the Basel Minster church
Basel, Switzerland - the interior of the Basel Minster church, recognisably built from red sandstone with coloured roof tiles in Gothic and Romanesque styles

Background imageMinster Collection: Bern, Switzerland - Bern Minster

Bern, Switzerland - Bern Minster
Statue of Rudolf von Erlach (now moved from this location) and partial view of the West facade of Bern Muenster (Minster) - a Gothic-style Swiss Reformed cathedral, Munsterplatz, old city of Bern

Background imageMinster Collection: Transporting the obelisk: Cleopatras needle arrives, London

Transporting the obelisk: Cleopatras needle arrives, London
The cylinder ship " Cleopatra", with the obelisk, at Westminster Bridge, London. Date: February 1878

Background imageMinster Collection: The Mothers Picture Alphabet -- Y

The Mothers Picture Alphabet -- Y, showing a group of people enjoying Christmas by a large fireplace where a yule log is burning. Date: circa 1860

Background imageMinster Collection: Epidiceras speciosum (Munster), internal cast of bivalve

Epidiceras speciosum (Munster), internal cast of bivalve
Steinkern (internal cast) of a bizarrre rudist bivalve from the Jurassic period. Specimen from the Upper Kimmeridgian rocks, Kelheim, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageMinster Collection: Winston Churchill in East Scotland, 1940 with troops

Winston Churchill in East Scotland, 1940 with troops
Mr Winston Churchill, hat in hand despite the rain, watches a march-past of troops during his visit to coastal districts of East Scotland, where he inspected more of Britains defences

Background imageMinster Collection: William of Hatfield, second son of Edward III

William of Hatfield, second son of Edward III. Died in infancy, but depicted as a young man.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by

Background imageMinster Collection: The Village, Minster, Ramsgate, England

The Village, Minster, Ramsgate, England
The Village, Minster, Ramsgate, near Birchington, Kent, England. Date: 1907

Background imageMinster Collection: The Village, Minster, Kent

The Village, Minster, Kent
The Village, Minster, near Queenborough, Kent, England. Showing the Bell Inn Date: 1903

Background imageMinster Collection: The Minster - West Front, York, Yorkshire

The Minster - West Front, York, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1905

Background imageMinster Collection: The Ettricke Tomb, The Minster, Dorset

The Ettricke Tomb, The Minster, Dorset
The Ettricke Tomb, The Minster, Wimbourne, near Poole/Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Man in the Wall Date: 1950s

Background imageMinster Collection: The Minster Clock, Wimbourne, Dorset

The Minster Clock, Wimbourne, Dorset
The Minster Clock, Wimbourne, near Poole/Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageMinster Collection: 4-4-0 Locomotive & Railway Workers, Thought to be at Minster

4-4-0 Locomotive & Railway Workers, Thought to be at Minster, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England. South Eastern & Chatham Railway Date: 1900s

Background imageMinster Collection: Switzerland - West Door at the Basel Minster

Switzerland - West Door at the Basel Minster
Coloured lantern slide of the West Door at the Basel Minster. There are sculptured friezes either side of the arched doorway, which depicts prophets

Background imageMinster Collection: Switzerland - The Basel Minster

Switzerland - The Basel Minster
Coloured lantern slide depicting the Basel Minster, listed as a heritage site of national significance. Built between 1019 and 1500

Background imageMinster Collection: Switzerland - Zurich from the Minster Tower

Switzerland - Zurich from the Minster Tower
Coloured lantern slide of a view across Zurich, Switzerland, from the Minster Tower. The Rhine runs through the city.. Slide number 10 of Box 181 entitled Swiss No.1. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageMinster Collection: Greetings postcard from Bonn-am-Rhein, Germany

Greetings postcard from Bonn-am-Rhein, Germany, showing a panorama of the river, the Minster, the Evangelical Church, the Market Place, and statues to Beethoven and Arndt. Date: late 19th century

Background imageMinster Collection: Ernest of Bavaria

Ernest of Bavaria (1554 1612), Prince-elector-archbishop of the Archbishopric of Cologne from 1583 to 1612 as successor of the expelled Gebhard Truchsess von Waldburg

Background imageMinster Collection: Britain poster, York Minster and Bootham Bar

Britain poster, York Minster and Bootham Bar, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1938

Background imageMinster Collection: York Minster, 1819

York Minster, 1819
York Minster, as viewed from the south west. Date: 1819

Background imageMinster Collection: York Minster, 1825

York Minster, 1825
The West Front of York Minster, as portrayed on the front cover of The Mirror, 1st October 1825. Date: 1825

Background imageMinster Collection: Episcopal Cathedral of Curtea de Arges is one of the most important examples of religious

Episcopal Cathedral of Curtea de Arges is one of the most important examples of religious architecture in Romania and burial place for many Romanian kings

Background imageMinster Collection: Orthodox monastery Studenica, Serbia

Orthodox monastery Studenica, Serbia
Antique illustration of the Orthodox monastery Studenica, Serbia, UNESCO world heritage site. It is best known for its unique collection of 13th century frescoes

Background imageMinster Collection: Ruins of Lindisfarne abbey and church, Holy Island

Ruins of Lindisfarne abbey and church, Holy Island
The ruins of Lindisfarne abbey and church on Holy Island, England. It was a site of pilgrimage. The island is accessible from the mainland twice a day at low tide by a causeway

Background imageMinster Collection: West Front of York Minster

West Front of York Minster

Background imageMinster Collection: Interior of the Choir of York Minster

Interior of the Choir of York Minster

Background imageMinster Collection: The Installation by the Dean and Chapter in York Minster: the Enthronisation of The

The Installation by the Dean and Chapter in York Minster: the Enthronisation of The
The Installation by the Dean and Chapter in York Minster: the Enthronisation of the New Archbishop of York, Uk

Background imageMinster Collection: Installation of the Archbishop of York in York Minster

Installation of the Archbishop of York in York Minster

Background imageMinster Collection: Source Size = 1889 x 2648

Source Size = 1889 x 2648
Meeting of the British Archaeological Association, Newark: Interior of Southwell Minster

Background imageMinster Collection: Source Size = 1875 x 2929

Source Size = 1875 x 2929
Wimborne Minster, Restored

Background imageMinster Collection: Source Size = 1900 x 2824

Source Size = 1900 x 2824
Wimborne Minster, Restored

Background imageMinster Collection: Source Size = 2621 x 2418

Source Size = 2621 x 2418
The Monster Bell for York Minster

Background imageMinster Collection: William Henry Fox Talbot, British (1800-1877), A Scene in York: York Minster

William Henry Fox Talbot, British (1800-1877), A Scene in York: York Minster from Lop Lane, 1845, salted paper print

Background imageMinster Collection: Beverley Minster, the Percy Shrine

Beverley Minster, the Percy Shrine

Background imageMinster Collection: A New and Exact Plan of the City of York, 1748 (engraving)

A New and Exact Plan of the City of York, 1748 (engraving)
XJF3058203 A New and Exact Plan of the City of York, 1748 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMinster Collection: YORK MINSTER, UK. A cathedral in York, England and is one of the largest of its kind

YORK MINSTER, UK. A cathedral in York, England and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York

Background imageMinster Collection: Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the

Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the
XJF618945 Frontispiece to Mercurius Rusticus: The Countrys Complaint Recounting the Sad Events of the late Unparalleld Rebellion, published in 1685 (engraving) by Faithorne




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"Discover the Majestic Minsters of England and Europe" Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of minsters as you explore the historic cities and towns they grace. From York Minster at Christmas to Wimborne Minster's picturesque High Street, these architectural wonders will transport you through time. In York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe, Colliergate and York Minster come alive during the festive season. The twinkling lights illuminate the ancient streets as snow gently falls on this magnificent cathedral. Step inside to witness its grandeur adorned with stunning Christmas decorations. Capture a breathtaking winter scene by Ernest Uden as he beautifully depicts York Minster amidst a snowy landscape. Its towering spires pierce through the frosty air creating an ethereal sight that is truly unforgettable. The view from atop City Wall offers a different perspective of York Minster's magnificence. As you walk along this medieval fortification in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe, marvel at how this masterpiece dominates the skyline with its intricate details and imposing presence. Venture further to Beverley Minster in North Humberside, East Yorkshire for another architectural gem. This awe-inspiring structure showcases exquisite craftsmanship that has stood tall since centuries past. Lose yourself in its serene atmosphere while admiring its ornate stained glass windows and soaring arches. Travel back in time with a glimpse into history as we take you to 1924 when York Minster was captured on film. This vintage photograph allows us to appreciate how this iconic landmark has remained an integral part of British heritage throughout generations. Stroll down Petergate in York where quaint shops line your path towards yet another captivating view of York Minster against an idyllic backdrop. Let your imagination wander as you soak up the charm emanating from every corner of this charming city street. For aviation enthusiasts or curious minds alike, discover Prototype Blackburn Beverley WF320 - a testament to engineering marvels.