York Minster astronomical clock, Astronomical clock and war memorial in York Minster Cathedral, England
The clock features two main faces displaying celestial movements, with a central map of York showing the Minster highlighted in gold leaf.
Installed in 1955, this memorial clock honors 18,000 airmen from Yorkshire, Durham, and Northumberland who died during World War II operations.
The mechanism illustrates the medieval tradition of astronomical timekeeping while incorporating navigational calculations essential for wartime pilots.
Located in the North Transept near the Five Sisters window, visitors can view the clock during York Minster opening hours from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
The front dial displays the Sun and navigational stars from a pilot's perspective flying above York, with curved wires indicating altitude lines.
Inception: 1955
Creator: Albert Richardson
GPS coordinates: 53.96194,-1.08194
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:04
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