York Minster - Full Tour of One of England’s Best Cathedrals

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

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[@caromurray6152]

I grew up in Yorkshire & visited York many times. I love The Minster. I’m not religious but seeing the history, architecture & the skilled artisans who created all this (without modern technology) never fails to amaze me. Wonderful vlog.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@caromurray6152 thank you so much. It is an amazing piece!

[@bobbyxhilone9953]

Well done, Cath!! Amazing that she gave all that info just straight from memory. You were so lucky to have her in this video, Dara. Beautiful!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I agree! I'm rubbish at memorising things! I know she gives this tour all the time, but to walk around for an hour and a half and tell us ALL the dates and details from memory is amazing to me!!!

[@cathnaylor2105]

@@bobbyxhilone9953 thank you, I love being there

[@AidanEyewitness]

Superb portrayal of York Minster, and Ioved the descriptions by Cath of the stained glass windows. Britain's cathedrals are stunning and York is one of the most impressive.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@AidanEyewitness I agree. And I had no idea that so much of Britain's medieval stained glass was all there in York!

[@scrappystocks]

Just a very brilliant professional presentation. Best I've seen on York Minster.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much! The video was a bear to edit, but Cath's knowledge is astonishing, so I felt the need to share it with everyone I can! Cheers! XX Dara

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Thank you for this incredible tour! Cath provided a wealth of history! We are in York and chose not to go into York Minster…if we had Cath we would have reconsidered! Outstanding video Dara! ~Cara 💖

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It's very expensive to visit, so I can understand why you were hesitant. It also takes quite a bit of time, and there's a lot to see in York! Which is why I've been three times but still need to go back! Lol

[@robertomoi2044]

England truly is the greatest country on earth!

[@andrewdoubtfire4700]

I do so love this channel. It’s almost like a secret guilty pleasure without the guilt, but lots of fun thrown in.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@andrewdoubtfire4700 that is so kind of you! We really appreciate your support of the channel!🩷

[@wendingourway]

Quite marvelous! Always appreciate some amazing stained glass windows!!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Me too! And how astonishing that 55-60% of Britain's medieval stained glass is in that one building!

[@raymondporter2094]

WOW! A really EXCELLENT video showing much of what York Minster has to offer. My favourite of all of England's Cathedrals and the glasswork and its history alone makes it a wonder of the world! Did you see the statue of Constantine the Great outside the Minster? Raised to the Imperial throne of Rome when in York with his father (who died there) before marching with his armies throughout the Empire to safeguard his throne from other claimants. He legalised Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. About 1,700 years ago, but still he surveys the scene. Who of us will be remembered in 1,700 years time?

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I certainly won't be! That is a noteworthy statue... thanks for mentioning it! And thanks for watching the video. York Minster is an amazing place. I was fascinated that so much of Britain's medieval stained glass is contained in that one cathedral!

[@panchopuskas1]

What a great guide.....I'll be going there next year.....so, looking forward to it......

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It's an expensive place to visit, but what an epic building!

[@cathnaylor2105]

Thank you

[@MartinT5600]

I watch these video's and can't believe that they are put together by just yourself and Ian. Fantastic research, photography and production. If these were on TV, it would take 20 people to be involved.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

You are so kind. Thanks very much! For most of my Yorkshire videos, Ian had the important role of doing the drone photography. But as he just said to me here in the kitchen, he doesn't get any credit for the York minster video! 😉 I did all the editing and filming. But the real MVP was Cath... because she provided the amazing content with her endless knowledge of the minster!🩷

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

Oh👀 My Giddy Aunt 👀, what an enormous building 🤩. What a treasure your guide Cath was - she could tell so well and made for easy listening and understanding! I'd need a book to narrate from- no way could I recall all that information right then and there. Those windows are epic. Oh wow how gorgeous. Dara you know how much I adore visiting churches- this was just one of those amazingly wow visits you've spoilt me with. Unfortunately the fun was tempered by the multitude of adds throughout the video. So annoying. Despite that, I so enjoyed this video- feel 'enjoyed' not quite the right description however. Thank you for sharing this great place. Have an awesome weekend Ian and Dara. 😎🇳🇱🙋‍♀🥝

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Sorry about the adverts! Better than me hitting everyone up for donations though, IMHO ;-) I'm glad you enjoyed the tour of this epic church. Cath is ABSOLUTELY a treasure! Such a blessing to have her as our guide. Her memory is astonishing! Puts me to shame for sure. Thanks so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend! XX Dara

[@cathnaylor2105]

Thank you. Ireally love being there

[@ians3586]

Thank you, Anita. I have such good memories of the time we spent with you and Leen in The Netherlands. I really miss being able to cycle everywhere!

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hello Cara, really enjoyed the look around York Cathedral, such an amazing Cathedral. Your friend Kath is worth her weight in gold, take care x Julie and Tony x

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

She is AMAZING! Such a treat to have her give us the guided tour!

[@cathnaylor2105]

Thank you

[@Choppy698]

Hiya Dara, I watched this vlog this morning, I visited York in 1991, and enjoyed it very much, on the day we were there the Minster was shut, so it was nice to see on the inside of it, I thought the guide was nice, this is Choppy

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Hi Choppy, yes our guide Cath gives an amazing tour! I'm amazed by her memory!

[@ellenoneill7853]

Such incredible history, architecture and religion. How much poorer are we who have walked away from such wisdom, community and faith. Beautiful thought proving video, thank you.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@ellenoneill7853 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm very pleased to see that so many people are interested in the minster!

[@theresabigwideworld2632]

Fantastic tour, so much interesting information, the memorial to the women who lost their lives in the Great War was particularly poignant.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I also thought that was fascinating and moving. That is the type of thing I would have walked by without understanding if we hadn't had Cath as our amazing tour guide!

[@richt71]

Thanks for another great video especially from my home city. I've been in the minister a number of times especially as it was free when I lived in York. Been up the stairs once but unfortunately it was a short visit due to an older gent struggling with his breathing once at the top and everyone being removed whilst he was airlifted to nearby York hospital. Indeed that was home of Rowntree's for decades and original birth place of the kitkat bar, areo and yorkie bar.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks for the chocolate history! When I very first came to England with Ian as a newlywed, I was working for Nestlé in the chocolate division. I remember being very fascinated by Aeros and Yorkies! That is back when the chocolate bars said that Yorkies were not for girls 🤣. I guess it's not surprising that Yorkies were invented in York! Lol Sounds like your trip up to the top of the tower was very dramatic !!

[@StephenandAndie]

That is quite the impressive cathedral, to say the LEAST! And just look at that organ! What a shame about the fire, though. The Undercroft is amazing 🤯! Oh my goodness, those views of the architecture (and the city, of course) from the roof! This is awesome.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much for watching, Stephen!

[@Marilyn-yg6vg]

Have been to the minster a few times ..live a bus ride away ...and enjoyed those windows ..so with cath's knolledge I know what I was looking at now ...great video ..

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I was gobsmacked by the level of knowledge she had! Her memory is SO much better than mine! The windows are incredible... how amazing that so much of Britain's medieval stained glass is in that one place! Cheers for watching! XX Dara

[@glastonbury4304]

Absolutely fascinating, fantastic vlog ❤

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks, Jamie! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Made the countless hours of editing worth it ;-)

[@oz25]

York Minster is an amazing Cathedral. Thank you for sharing. This is an exceptionally good and very well made film. Thank you. Xxx🙏❤. 💖🦦🧳

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thank you! Cath gets credit for the amazing overview of information! 🩷

[@allanheslop4493]

As a 70 year old ex choir boy who is not a practicing Christian I firmly believe that England is and should remain based on Christian values

[@Beejay950]

"The York Challenge", piece of cake! As an ex-postman, I completed The York Challenge x5 every day, but it wasn't as enjoyable as yours. :-)

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, I often think of you and the thousands of steps you walked every day, Bobby!

[@f3aok]

Thank you Dara. Really interesting.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I appreciate it 🩷

[@ShaneNixonFamily]

Fabulous! So very informative and really fascinating. Cath's tour was amazing. I also don't know much about St Cuthbert. All I know comes from "The Last Kingdom" on Netflix. 😂 Nearly everything I know about York and Northumbria comes The Last Kingdom. I know that in old English York is Eoferwic for example. 😂 Great video Dara!

[@cathnaylor2105]

@@ShaneNixonFamily thank you

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Shane, we have a lot in common. I learn a lot from TV shows too! Next Friday's video is me sharing all the Northern sayings that I learnt from watching British TV programmes ;-) And yes, Cath's tour was AMAZING! Thanks for watching, my friend!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Hi Cath! Thanks for responding to people. Everyone loved your guided tour! I could not have done this video without you!!! XX Dara

[@cathnaylor2105]

​@@MagentaOtterTravels to say we were there all afternoon your work to present it as it is, is just amazing. You've done an amazing job

[@ShaneNixonFamily]

@@MagentaOtterTravels We grew up on a diet of British TV. But we got most of the Yank stuff too. I suppose you could call it a balanced diet. 😂 With a generous portion of Oz TV for dessert. 😂

[@PostcardAndAPint]

York is beautiful and up there on our list to visit with Postcard and A Pint. I've not been in the minster since a school trip!!! So a long time ago. It's stunning. Is Cath available to book? She knows her stuff! The stained glass is just beautiful. I love the rose window. You really showed the Minster well. Great video. 🍻

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Cath is a friend, so when you have a trip to York planned, I'm happy to help you work out when she will be there so you can get the best tour! 🤩

[@davefrench3608]

Love York, it’s just such an easy city to visit. My father’s family are also from just to the South of York so it’s natural to have an affinity with the place. You have to stop and think just how old it is, not just the building you can see but the previous incarnations.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@davefrench3608 absolutely! I am working on a little video now to publish this Friday of our visit to the city

[@wencireone]

We were part of a large tour group in the minster, but nowhere near as good as Cath and not as detailed. We have lots of photos similar to your experience, but we never went up to the top. You have done well with the editing, with just the right amount of fill in music ❤

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thank you for your compliment about the editing. This was one of those videos that was a torture to edit and I had to just force myself to get it done! Lol It was interesting to hear about your tour. . Because Cath was taking us, our American friends, as well as her son and daughter-in-law, on the tour we got the extra special tour with all of her favourite bits 🩷

[@davidcoan4899]

Great video

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Cath's knowledge and thoughtful narration made it quite special. ❤

[@rthoc71]

As York resident thank you for your lovely videos u create to show the beauty of Yorkshire off to potential visitors. There is a Tour might interest u are the Hidden Tours areas public normal off limits: . Crypts of the Early Minster Tuesdays & Fridays 11am Chapter House & Masons Loft go above rooftops Wed, Thurs & Saturday at 11am. Both tours must be prebooked. Both tours nice visit

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks very much for the recommendations! Cheers, Dara

[@cathnaylor2105]

And the glass tours too

[@rthoc71]

@@MagentaOtterTravels your welcome Dara the White horse u just about in distance is at Sutton Bank National Park centre, view off the bank on good day is regarded as finest view of England or God's country what Yorkshire folk say. U can see all the way from North Yorkshire Moors national Park right over to Yorkshire Dales National Park with ingelborough & Whernside mountains

[@lizbignell2820]

The Doomstone was astonishing! Very Dante.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Exactly! All those flames consuming people!

[@Waspy50]

Fascinating, thank you. Also, I have never before seen a memorial for woman who died in The Great War. Cath says it lists ALL the women in The Commonwealth who gave there lives. This must be the only such memorial in the world, I would think.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, I believe it is the only one. There was a whole wall with panels that open to show lists of names. I gave a quick peek at what it looks like, but it was an entire wall. Nice that there is a tribute to these brave women!

[@chrisaskin6144]

I was in the RAF and had just been posted to Church Fenton (only 18 miles from York) a month previous to fire breaking out at the Minster following a lightning strike - so I remember it well. And I think with all those windows they need to think about double glazing otherwise their heating bills will be monumental.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, that fire in 1984 was terrible! Scary to think it was so recent and still did so much damage! Took them years to rebuild. What a blessing that the rose window wasn't lost forever!!

[@cathnaylor2105]

@chrisaskin6144 there is only I think the Great East Window that has been restored with state of the art protection for the glass and the repairs, conservation etc were £20 million

[@andyrjs]

I love the Minster. That door into the chapter house is believed to be the oldest door still in it's original setting (in the UK - there is an older door at Westminster Abbey but it isn't in its original door frame). At least that's what I was told😊

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That is a fascinating fact! I'm so glad I remembered to film it!!!

[@cathnaylor2105]

Yes, it's still there probably because it's an internal door

[@ians3586]

@@cathnaylor2105 Thank you for giving us such and interesting and informative tour. It really takes this video to another level.

[@jonathanfinan722]

I sang in a choir in 1978 (I think) at the minster. It was a very strange thing and we were told how to enunciate in order to make sense in such a huge room full of people, it was recorded and is on an LP somewhere.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

How special to have been able to sing in that enormous and historic place! Yes, that is why I'm a rubbish chorister... I am not good at the enunciation thing ;-)

[@grapesodatravels]

After the dreadful fire in 1984, the British children's tv programme Blue Peter held a competition for kids to design a new boss for the roof. Most people my age can describe their entry! I remember being devastated not to win! N&Nx

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, I heard about that contest! It was interesting to see phones, soccer balls, and whales on the new bosses! That is so fun that you entered!

[@GENerationXplorers]

The Minster! 😱😱 D&B rocks if your eating fish and chips, if your wanting the most expensive Minster in the UK (most are free), York is THE one! Thank goodness you made this great video so the rest of us don’t have to remortgage our homes! Great knowledge tour guide, wow, if you have Catch to take you round it’s worth every penny. What a fountain of incredible knowledge. Mary bottle feeding! 😂 some great medieval facts. Oh thank goodness it’s not Tutu anymore, so horrendously political and not Prayus, hated him more than Jeremy Corbyn (they could have been brothers from other horrible mothers!) ooo, hope you and Ian do a kiss there! Have to say I’d be flawed to be in the company of your guide, this is exceptional. Well I’ve barked my annoyance at the entry price to the York Minster so many times but with a guide like this it’s worth ten times more, well done on putting this incredibly insightful, educational video together. Great job. Incredible effort showing the post 80s fire damage material in, last time I visited was in that decade. It was free then but there was a small charge to visit the roof. Wow, such fond memories (as a child) of visiting the Monster roof. Superb, well done calling out the highlights from the roof (nice touch). Just magical Dara! ❤

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much, Nick! Cath made the tour SO interesting and worthwhile! I felt secure on the roof because I was in a cage... unlike you crazy kids on the edge of Flamborough cliffs in the strong winds!!

[@cathnaylor2105]

@@GENerationXplorers thank you so much. The Minster is certainly one of the most special places and definitely worth seeing.

[@susansmiles2242]

Our daughter went to university in York so we visited on a fairly regular basis when she was there but we had been many times previously I am fascinated by the undercroft and the different levels of archeology you can see I’m surprised Catherine didn’t mention the restoration of the great east window which took 12 years to complete. During the restoration it was replaced by what I understand was the largest photograph ever printed

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

She might have mentioned that, because our tour took almost 2 hours! But I didn't want to do a video that was much more than 20 minutes 😉 I am also fascinated by the fact that there was a Roman fort and then a Norman Cathedral built on top of that and then a Gothic cathedral as well! All the Viking history buried underneath the city of York is fascinating also!

[@susansmiles2242]

@@MagentaOtterTravels we did visit a few times whilst the window was being restored and that picture was massive York is a bit like Bath you literally can’t dig anywhere without finding something I love York because it’s so compact and at Christmas it’s magical

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@susansmiles2242 would love to see at Christmas!

[@cathnaylor2105]

​@susansmiles2242 You're right the photograph of the Great East Window which covered it during the restoration and conservation work was a great way to still be able to view it whilst the work was being carried out. The state of the art filtration and and UV protection is a marvel in it's self

[@theresabigwideworld2632]

York Minister is one of my favourites as I think it really illustrates the smallness of man (well humans!) in the world that God created. Those soaring ceilings made me feel very, very small!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, indeed!

[@MaxwellMoore-d1u]

My Favourite City to visit.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It's an epic place!

[@MaxwellMoore-d1u]

@MagentaOtterTravels Every time I visit I find something I missed whether in the City or Surrounding area.

[@victorhbagnelle4551]

Visit Lincoln Cathedral please.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I want to! It's on my list 😉

[@stephengraham5099]

@@MagentaOtterTravels It is the best in England.😇

[@griswald7156]

Oh well thats my weekly fix,all done.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Cheers Gris!

[@griswald7156]

Have you seen “Arizona KC” ? She’s really good…

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

No, no idea who that is...

[@griswald7156]

@@MagentaOtterTravels shes visiting from Arizona…..on you tube…

[@Poliss95]

I wasn't expecting a video at 3.00pm. 😲 I had nothing to do with the fires. It took me four goes to get my Halloween lanterns to stay alight. (Had to drill extra holes). Starting at 17:18. It looks like there's a mouse or something climbing up the central window thing right at the top. I doubt you could see it on a phone. I think there's a Blue Peter item about the reconstruction, especially the bosses. When I was at school we were given the chance to go right to the top of the church......by climbing a ladder!!! needless to say I did not take up the offer. I don't care if it does have a cage. I'm still not going near the edge!!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Sorry, that stupid time change messes us up every 6 months! We will be caught up with each other on Monday. Your Halloween sounds very eventful! Yes, there are mice all over the cathedral... along with cats and even a mouse door! I had more of that in the video but I decided to cut it because the video was already so LONG! I agree that edges are terrifying... but the cage made me feel safe. Though my camera wasn't when I stuck it through that hole ;-)

[@Poliss95]

@@MagentaOtterTravels I have to get up an hour earlier for the next 6 months so I don't miss the start of a live stream from Thailand. They NEVER change their clocks! 😴☀ I have my camera on a strap and my specs are on a string so if I do drop them they won't go far. (I'm always scared of my specs falling out of a train window).

[@ians3586]

Boppy, it is good to hear that you weren't responsible. That's elevated you several levels in my eyes. No ladders needed!

[@Poliss95]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Puy is showing us round a Buddhist temple on her live stream. It's awesome!

[@SRT8Cat]

Christmas in the Cotswolds is on Channel 5 at 7.00pm tonight!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Exciting! I wonder if I can watch it sometime in the USA...

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Mary bottle feeding Jesus is very interesting! So were the feet; makes sense!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Not sure that bottle feeding was culturally accurate for Jesus' time!

[@WITYTRAVELS]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Indeed

[@griswald7156]

Let’s hope sprinklers and alarms are installed..Notre Dame has seen much devastation…

[@cathnaylor2105]

Yes very much upgraded lightning rods etc. And the Minster Police are on hand too

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing! Wood roofs are concerning... and the fact that one of them went up in flames as recently as 1984 is scary!

[@griswald7156]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Windsor castle…..that was a mess….Grenfell tower…