York Minster Abbey Goes Green - Literally

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The Nave of York Minster Abbey covered in 1500 square meters of grass to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. © STANDALONE PHOTO

While many buildings try to go Green these days, few attempt to do so literally.

Last week, York Minster Abbey, one of the largest Gothic Cathedrals in Europe, was decked out with 1,500 square meters of – what else - grass.

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Cite: Vanessa Quirk. "York Minster Abbey Goes Green - Literally" 12 Jun 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/243814/york-minster-abbey-goes-green-literally> ISSN 0719-8884

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