Stained glass of the coats of arms of the Archbishops of York in the Great Hall of Bishopthrope Palace.
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Daily Archives: March 10, 2009
The Archbishop’s Palace
I had the very good fortune this afternoon to be given a quick but very interesting tour of Bishopthrope Palace, The Archbishop of York’s residence. The Palace has been the principal home of the Archbishops since 1241. It is not open to the public at all and Tim’s friend, The Archbishop’s domestic chaplain. arranged for Gordon Smith, the Warden of the Palace, to show us round. The following are the photographs I hurriedly took.The Chapel has just been restored to it’s medieval state and we were among the first to see it. I am grateful that we got to to see the place.
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Bishopthorpe Palace (via YorkTV) The gentleman who gives the tour was very gracious and gave me a quick tour this afternoon.
(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
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Main facade of Bishopthrope Palace.
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View of gardens at Bishopthrope
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Chair made from surviving 12th Century wood from the Minster choir stalls after the 1820’s arson. Presented to the then Archbishop in thanks for his leadership (including a large personal contribution) to the rebuilding of the choir.
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The Gothic revival entrance hall painted Strawberry (not the color) Gothic inspired by archetypal Gothic revival house, Horace Walpole’s Strawberry Hill.
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View from Chapel into the entrance hall.
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The Archbishop’s private chapel at Bishopthrope Palace
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