Selby Abbey: Washington Window
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old-fashioned flower design element

ID
43998
Title
Selby Abbey: Washington Window
credit
Holly Hayes
Resolution
1245 x 1836 px (2 MP)
Camera
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
focal length
200mm
Date Taken
October 4, 2012
Date Added
February 20, 2014
Last Updated
February 18, 2026

Image: Selby Abbey: Washington Window

The Washington Window, 14th century, in the south clerestory of the choir. It is famous for containing the heraldic arms of the Washington family, which is believed to be the model for the American flag. Selby Abbey, Yorkshire, England.