h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Thanks Pin for another excellent article.

I knew about the fires when I toured York Minster and was impressed by the magnificent job they did restoring the building. It is a wonderful example of craftsmanship and love joining forces to accomplish an enormous task. I also thoroughly enjoyed the exhibit in the undercroft showing the different levels of occupation of the site.

As for Jonathan Martin, I agree with the jury that he belonged in an asylum. Religious mania certainly took a destructive turn in his case.

Thanks Hyp

The Minster certainly is among the most imposing buildings in England.

Did you get any further up the map than York? I ask because another American friend described the Minster as the last thing worth seeing in Britain, going north.

I thought that was a little unfair. She's from Delaware; perhaps that explains it.

Pin

No, Pin, just to York. But that statement seems a bit harsh. Especially from someone from Delaware.

Actually, I liked the north very much. My next trip - if there is one - I shall skip the south and concentrate on the north. I thought York was interesting and wish I could have seen more of it. And I'd like to see some of the old monasteries. And see Yorkminster again, of course.

Another thought is to do a cathedral tour. Start with Salisbury and work my way north.

> ... another American friend described the Minster as the last thing worth seeing in Britain, going north.

Obviously that person didn't get anywhere near Durham, then.

Nice article, by the way.

Thanks!

Probably not that near, no.

I seem to recall that she wasn't impressed by Hadrian's Wall, or Loch Ness.