Red and yellow tiles with geometric patterns

Minton

Originally laid during Sydney Smirke's restoration of 1844-45

Chapter House, York Minster

In keeping with the setting, the patterns here are reminiscent of those found in Gothic tracery.

Photograph 2022 by Rita Wood. Click on the image to enlarge it; mouse over the text for links.

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