Room at the inn
CHRISTOPHER HOLLIS
The York Redundant Churches Commission has given the go-ahead for plans to convert two mediaeval churches—the fifteenth century St Saviour's and St Margaret's—into profit- making hotels. 'This is a step nearer reality. We believe that a scheme of this sort will bring redundant churches to life again.'—The Times.
For spiritual revival Pilgrims who come to York Will find on their arrival Supplies of knife and fork.
The food will be abundant.
In days of failing creed The churches, once redundant, Will meet the modern need.
Of decorous behaviour, The pious won't forget, When dining at St Saviour, To dance at Margaret.
Though soda may be squirted Across the Transept Bar, The church will be converted, Whate'er the churchmen are.
Though nearer to reality, One step enough for me, In reverent banality I stick to buns and tea.
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