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PDF Resources to download
The following list gives a brief summary of the content of each of the downloads. Scroll to the bottom of this page for materials for older pupils and students.
New Treasure Hunt
Our new Treasure Hunt is perfect for booked schools on a self conducted visit and is included in the price of admission. Click here to find out more
Trail: Welcome to York Minster.
Ideal for Key Stage 2 pupils on self conducted visits. A PDF version of our popular walk round tour of the Cathedral led by Josh an 11 year old apprentice mason. With map, illustrations and timeline.
Download File (0.58MB)Explore a Special Place
A leaflet to help Key Stage 1 children explore and find out more about the Minster.
Download File (0.75MB)Semaphore Saints
Can you decipher the message being sent by our semaphore Saints? This two page PDF contians a single activity sheet for pupils and accompanying notes for staff. A quick activity designed to enhance a self conducted visit.
Download File (183.97kb)Chapter House Safari
Can you find the animals hidden amongst the carvings, above the stalls of the Chapter House? This single page PDF is perfect for encouraging pupils to discover and explore the wide variety of wildlife in this magnificent part of the Minster.
Download File (0.62MB)What's going on behind the scaffolding?
The East Front will be shrouded in scaffolding for the next decade. This two page PDF looks at what the restoration will entail and includes some fantastic statistics about the scaffold.
Download File (322.23kb)What's going on behind the scaffolding? (French)
The East Front will be shrouded in scaffolding for the next decade. This two page PDF looks at what the restoration will entail and includes some fantastic statistics about the scaffold.
Download File (345.51kb)Tudor Minster
What happened in the Minster during the Tudor Age? This leaflet draws attention to some of the changes made during this turbulent period for the church.
Download File (0.85MB)Information in FRENCH
Information and material about York Minster and the Church of England for French pupils and teachers.
Download File (0.84MB)Information in GERMAN
Information and material about York Minster and the Church of England for German pupils and teachers.
Download File (1.02MB)Fact Sheet: A brief history from 1472
Outlines the story of the Minster from it's completion and comes right up to date with the current restoration of the East Front.
Download File (282.83kb)Fact Sheet: A brief history until 1472
From the origins of York to the completion of the Minster this fact sheet outlines the key moments in the Minster's history until its completion.
Download File (292.33kb)Fact Sheet: Church-Minster-Cathedral
Why is the Minster called the Minster and why do we have an Archbishop?
Download File (192.68kb)Fact Sheet: Worship in the Minster
Details the types and forms of services that take place in the Minster throughout the year.
Download File (154.91kb)Fact Sheet: Church Furniture
What are altars, pulpits, lecterns, fonts and cathedras? How did they get their names and what are they used for?
Download File (200.36kb)Fact Sheet: The Principal Windows
York Minster is dominated North, South, East and West by four stained glass windows. This collection of fact sheets deals with the Great East window, Great West window, The Rose window and the Five Sisters window.
Download File (2.77MB)Fact Sheet: Saint Peter
Patron Saint of the Minster. Who was he and why was the Minster dedicated to him?
Download File (237.34kb)Fact Sheet: The 1984 Fire
This collection of fact sheets deals with the South Transept fire of July 1984, it's cause and the subsequent restoration.
Download File (0.76MB)Fact Sheet: Invaders and Settlers
Discover how the Romans, Anglo Saxons and Vikings influenced the development of York and the Minster.
Download File (0.64MB)Fact Sheet: Parts of the Minster
A map and descriptions of various parts of the building.
Download File (29.32kb)KS3 Medieval Minster
This PDF has been designed for teachers and students investigating the Minster as a medieval cathedral. It contains information and illustrations that can be used to make your own worksheets, or it can be used as a walkround guide inside the Minster.
Download File (0.73MB)KS3 Place of Worship
As above but focusing on the Minster as a Christian place of worship.
Download File (375.42kb)Place of Worship or Tourist Attraction?
This document is ideal for students studying Lesiure, Travel & Tourism at BTEC / GCSE / A level or beyond. The document contains information and statistics about visitor trends and profiles and how the Minster is funded. It also contains copies of York Minster press releases dealing with charging and the launch of the Development Campaign. There is also a section of frequently asked questions by travel students (Last updated Jan 2010)
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