A LEADING North Yorkshire bespoke manufacturer of furniture has designed and supplied solid oak chairs and tables for a newly-restored medieval building in the grounds of Peterborough Cathedral.

Award-winning Treske, which is based in Thirsk, installed the furniture in the 13th century Knights’ Chamber, part of the Cathedral’s new visitor and learning centre, which was opened by Prof David Starkey this autumn.

Russell Clynch, the company's commercial director, said: "This was a very rewarding project for us, given the quality and the significance of the refurbishment of the Grade I listed Knights’ Chamber and the excellent reputation of the venue.

"We are also very proud to be a Yorkshire company representing our region in the heart of England."

Treske supplied three arts and crafts tables and ten further folding tables that can be stored in two specially-constructed storage cupboards. Seating is provided by 66 St Wilfrid chairs, which have been upholstered in burgundy leather. The chairs are fitted with brass plaques with sponsor’s inscriptions.

Stephen Crane, director of projects at Peterborough Cathedral, said: "The quality and craftsmanship of the solid oak furniture we selected from Treske are a fitting complement to the 13th century Knights’ Chamber."

Built in about 1220, the Knights’ Chamber was used by the 60 knights of Peterborough Abbey. It was the place where they met with abbey officials and also served as their lodgings while on duty.

Mr Crane said: "As we celebrate this building’s return to use and, in the light of our greater understanding of the Chamber’s original purpose, we have reinstated the seats of our monastic ancestors. In total, the 66 Treske chairs, representing the 60 knights and six Abbey officials, provide seating for a wide variety of planned uses.

"The chairs will also commemorate the names of those knights and officials at the time of the Dissolution of the Monastery (and the founding of the cathedral) in 1539."