Handbook to the Cathedral Church of StPeter, York; being notes on the architecture, stained glass, shields and monuments . er was received by the cathedral dignitaries. Penitents occasionally entered the Minster by the west doors on their way to the high altar, to receive absolution. It is narrated in Murrays Magazine, that Beau Beau Nash, on one occasion, accepted a wager ofNash. J. o fifty guineas, to prove his fidelity to his reigninglady-love, that he would stand at the great door of YorkMinster clad in a blanket while the people were leavingservice. It was a severe test, but impecuniosity
Handbook to the Cathedral Church of StPeter, York; being notes on the architecture, stained glass, shields and monuments . er was received by the cathedral dignitaries. Penitents occasionally entered the Minster by the west doors on their way to the high altar, to receive absolution. It is narrated in Murrays Magazine, that Beau Beau Nash, on one occasion, accepted a wager ofNash. J. o fifty guineas, to prove his fidelity to his reigninglady-love, that he would stand at the great door of YorkMinster clad in a blanket while the people were leavingservice. It was a severe test, but impecuniosity rather thanlove tempted Nash to undergo the ordeal. He had just lostall his money at the gambling table, and glad to make itgood, as well as to offer a test of his devotion to the lady,this former * apostle of clothes stood wrapped in a blanketat the cathedral door. What! the Dean cried in astonish-ment as he came out and recognised him, • Mr. Nash inmasquerade! Nash demurely replied, pointing to his companions, whowere standing by enjoying the situation, Only a Yorkshirepenance, Mr. Dean, for keeping bad THE NAVE EXTERIOR. 25 THE NAVE EXTEElOli. High oer the rest the noble Miuater rears Its towers exalted ! venerable pile !The master-piece of art ! the work of years ! The ark of glory ! pride of Britains isle !The wonder of a world ! the first in style, Shape, workiiiausliip, and giandetir! beautys mould,To whom the tourist has^tes to gaze awhile. And stands surprised to see the works unfoldMore than his mind conceived, or to his ear was told. Thioias Fork, is:i9 Architectural Style—Decorated. THE DESIGN. South The nave is divided into seven bays (see frontis- Stde. piece) by lofty buttresses, rising above the aisle roof as high as the clerestory parapet. These were intended for flying buttresses, and rise above the parapet stringcourse in three stages; the lowest consisting of a canopied niche with figure ; the next terminating in gablets, from which
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