York Minster 17 and 18 June 2025 (5 of 5)
York Minster 170625: The Kings ‘Screen
“The Kings of the Quire” screen separates the Nave from the inner sanctum of the Choir. It comprises fifteen statues of English kings from William the Conqueror to 1422 when the final statue of King Henry V died. It was then that the final statue, of the child king, Henry VI, was added. His statue, eventually replaced by one of king James I, was finally replaced in 1810.
Source: York Minster: Choir Screen - fmschmitt.com
York Minster 17 and 18 June 2025 (5 of 5)
York Minster 170625: The Kings ‘Screen
“The Kings of the Quire” screen separates the Nave from the inner sanctum of the Choir. It comprises fifteen statues of English kings from William the Conqueror to 1422 when the final statue of King Henry V died. It was then that the final statue, of the child king, Henry VI, was added. His statue, eventually replaced by one of king James I, was finally replaced in 1810.
Source: York Minster: Choir Screen - fmschmitt.com