Red and yellow tiles with foliate and geometric patterns

Minton

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

Chapter House, York Minster

The variety of patterns here shows just how inventive, even playful, the Minton designers could be.

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

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