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Exciting times as preparations for the conservation of the Great East Window begin
Published: on 28th December 2007 by Alix Peacock in Press Releases
During January 2008 some exciting changes will start to happen inside the Minster, as preparations begin to take the restoration of the Great East Window into its next stage as part of the York Glaziers’ Trust’s In the Beginning project and the Dean and Chapter of York’s York Minster Revealed project. The Lady Chapel will be prepared ready for scaffolding to be erected inside the East End of the Minster, covering the Lady Chapel and the surrounding area.
Although the Great East Window will be obscured from view, a screen is to be erected covering the internal scaffolding with a life-sized printed replica of the glorious medieval window, so visitors can still experience the sheer size and beauty of this masterpiece. The replica will be the largest single graphic ever made and will be produced by Leeds-based company Electronic Print Services. The print will measure 14 x 27 metres.
The last service held in the Lady Chapel before the scaffolding is erected will be a Holy Communion service held at 12.30pm on Tuesday 1st January 2008. The last Sunday Holy Communion service held in the Lady Chapel will be on Sunday 30th December 2007 at 8.00am. All are welcome to attend services held in York Minster.
Although the East End will not be used for services throughout the duration of the project, this space will be put to good use. The space in front of the internal scaffolding will begin to be used to tell the story of the Great East Window and the restoration of the East Front. It is hoped that this space will ensure that everyone who visits the Minster over the next few years will be able to learn about this huge and important conservation project as it happens.