The old girl's not doing so badly.

York Minster has been declared one of England's greatest icons.

She has been ranked alongside the mini-skirt, Big Ben and the English pub among the national treasures we are most proud of.

She may not be the best place to go for a pint, she certainly doesn't flash much thigh, and she's not even that great on time-keeping.

But she's a stayer. And, at her age, she's earned her place in our hearts.

Updated: 10:11 Friday, April 28, 2006