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The 'Persimmon Workshop' Opened at York Minster's Stoneyard
Published: on 16th December 2009 by Kendal Mosley-Chalk in Minster News
On Wednesday 16th December at 10.30am, the ‘Persimmon Workshop’ was formally opened at York Minster’s Stoneyard by John White, Group Chairman of Persimmon Homes.
Each year, Persimmon Homes, the UK’s leading house builders, sponsor stonemason apprentices at York Minster to allow them to learn this highly skilled and specialist craft. The ‘Persimmon Workshop’ sign indicates where the apprentices do their work at the Stoneyard, and has been installed as a thank you to Persimmon Homes for their continued support.
The sign was completed by Matt Cook on the 18th November, as part of his final year apprenticeship as a Mason at York Minster’s Stoneyard. Matt did the setting out, letter cutting and painting for this sign and then installed it at the Stoneyard.
The ribbon was cut at 10.30 am on Wednesday 16th December at York Minster’s Stoneyard in the presence of the stonemasons and carvers, Rebecca Thompson, Superintendent of Works, Dr. Richard Shephard, Chamberlain of York Minster and the Dean of York, the Very Reverend Keith Jones.
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