Monday, 30 December 2013

The Eagle Lectern


The base of the lectern in the choir of York Minster. It was presented to the Minster in 1686 and features a great eagle which holds the bible up on its wings.
Posted by Deb at 09:30
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5 comments:

  1. Billy Blue Eyes30 December 2013 at 10:02

    Wonder why the Eagle lecterns, see them in a lot of churches

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  2. Revrunner30 December 2013 at 11:46

    "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles . . ." ~ Is. 41:31

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  3. The Greenockian30 December 2013 at 12:37

    Love the eagle's claws! Great reflections too.
    Liz

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  4. RedPat30 December 2013 at 20:28

    Those are talons!!

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  5. William Kendall3 January 2014 at 20:54

    Beautiful details, particularly in those talons!

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