This film, made by Bill Thompson member of the Apollo Junior Cine Club, focuses on York Minster as the seasons change from winter to the height of tourist season in the summer.  The film was made in CinemaScope, a widescreen format which became popular in the late 1950s and 1960s.  The film begins with footage taken from a plane as it flies over the surrounding countryside of York.  The aerial shots then focus in on York Minster.  This is followed by footage taken from the Minster tower...

This film, made by Bill Thompson member of the Apollo Junior Cine Club, focuses on York Minster as the seasons change from winter to the height of tourist season in the summer.  The film was made in CinemaScope, a widescreen format which became popular in the late 1950s and 1960s.  The film begins with footage taken from a plane as it flies over the surrounding countryside of York.  The aerial shots then focus in on York Minster.  This is followed by footage taken from the Minster tower overlooking the city.  St. Mary’s Abbey ruins can be seen in the distance.   Titles – A Bray House Film in CinemaScope  Minster The Minster is filmed from a variety of vantage points starting in the winter.  A light dusting of snow covers grassy areas nearby.  Similar shots are filmed as the seasons change from winter to spring.  The trees and cherry blossoms are in full bloom.   More footage is taken from the Minster tower overlooking different parts of the city.  These include:  York Magistrates and Clifford’s Tower, towers associated with York’s Power Station, Monkbar and the old York County Hospital, and the new hospital and Rowntree’s buildings.  There is a final shot of York Minster, taken from the war memorial on Station Road, before the film moves onto summertime.   Now filmed from ground level, school children cross the road at Deangate and head towards the Minster.  Many tourists are gathered around the Minster and its grounds, and footage is filmed from a number of vantage points capturing the hustle and bustle of York Mister as a tourist attraction.  There are many people seated on benches in the gardens who relax and enjoy the sunny day.      A crowed has gathered to watch street performers outside St. Michael le Belfry church.  Two musicians, one with a guitar and another with an accordion, play for the dancers that perform. This is followed by a comedy act.   There are many more shots of people and passing traffic around the Minster, taken in quick succession.  The film ends with shots of the stained glass windows taken from inside the Minster.   Title – Minster Title – The End