The Five Sisters of York
by Ross Henton
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The Five Sisters of York
Artist
Ross Henton
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Photograph - Photo
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The Five Sisters window dominates the north transept of York Minster. The transepts and crossing now form the oldest part of the present cathedral, and are built in the Early English style. The north transept was finished probably by 1255, and the contrast set up in the architecture, between the pale Yorkshire stone and purbeck marble is echoed in the monochrome of the Five Sisters window.
The window was completed by 1260, and is the oldest complete window in the Minster. It is also said to be the largest single composition in Grisaille glass anywhere in the world.
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September 9th, 2013
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