York Minster Astronomical Clock
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This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

šŸ“œ Grand clock in York Minster's North Transept, designed to commemorate WWII airmen.
šŸ” Depicts the motion of the Sun and Stars, adjusted to York's coordinates.

Why Go

šŸ•°ļø See a unique astronomical clock
ā­ Learn about celestial navigation
šŸŒ Explore a significant WWII memorial
ā›Ŗ Located within magnificent York Minster

Why Avoid

šŸ’¤ Easily missed within the large Minster
āš ļø Clock mechanism currently inaccurate, not wound

Tips

šŸ“ Located in the North Transept, just before the entrance to the Chapter House.

Cost

šŸ’° Minster entry: Adults Ā£11 (online Ā£10), Tower extra.

Hours

šŸ•’ Mon-Sat 9am-4:30pm, Sun 12:45pm-3pm.

Last updated 3 days ago

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