| YORK MINSTER has one of the largest works departments among the English cathedrals, and, from among the 40 or so masons, carvers, and carpenters, six of the masons and carvers recently went to Freiburg, in Germany, for this year’s European Stone Festival. Each stonemason had two days in which to produce his own interpretation on the theme “Europe’s strength is in its cultural diversity.”
Dave Willett from York (above) did particularly well with his low-relief carved head (inset), and was awarded a prize of a mallet and a set of chisels. All the carvings they produced were later auctioned.
The work on York Minster is never-ending, and at the moment it is the east front that is under extensive restoration. Next month, on Friday 15 August, the stoneyard is holding an open day, when members of the public will be able to see how the work is done, from the sawing and shaping done mechanically to the delicate chisel-work of the fine carving.
Entry to the stoneyard is free, but visitors will, for a donation, be able to take a trip up the east front to see at close quarters the work that is being done.
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