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Recent inspections confirm that failing lead on the roofs and multiple cracks in the asphalt gutters are allowing water into the abbey through damaged and eroded masonry much of it medieval. £3million is the cost of restoration. The 950th Anniversary Roof Appeal has been launched to raise funds.
https://www.selbyabbeytrust.org.uk/
jjgaskell@btinternet.com
Selby Abbey - 950 Roof Appeal Registered charity number 503003
"WE HAD A SHORT & RUSHED VISIT TO THE ABBEY BUT THE YOUNG LADY VOLUNTEER SHOWED US SOME AREAS OF THE ABBEY AND SOME FINER DETAILS OF SOME OF THE ARTIFACTS WHICH WE WOULDN'T HAVE NOTICED. BEAUTIFUL"
Anonymous donated
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
"A small donation from a university student of history in Chicago, USA - shocked and saddened by the tragedy at Notre-Dame de Paris - restoration is vital to prevent a necessity for hasty reactions!"
$5.00 + $0.00 Gift Aid
"Many thanks for hosting my dad's funeral. I hope you can keep the abbey going for another 950 years (at least!)"
£500.00 + £125.00 Gift Aid
"Thanks to all our members in helping us decide which charitable causes to support this month. They had decided to give £370 to This cause. We are delighted to help your cause in this way."
£320.00 + £0.00 Gift Aid
