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New Chapter Steward for York Minster

Published: on 11th March 2008 by Alix Peacock

The Dean and Chapter of York have appointed as the next Chapter Steward of York Minster Mr John Morris, who has been Administrator of Leicester Cathedral since September 2003.  Mr Morris previous to his present post, worked in the... Read Full Story

"Admitting the Strange Angels" Exhibition

Published: on 11th March 2008 by Alix Peacock

York Minster is to welcome an exhibition by Burnley-based artist, Daniel Paulo.  A selection from Daniel’s work “Admitting the Strange Angels” will be on show in York Minster’s magnificent Chapter... Read Full Story

New Lay Canon for York Minster

Published: on 5th March 2008 by Alix Peacock

The latest appointment to the Chapter of York Minster as a Lay Canon will be Dr Andrew Green.  On Saturday 8 th March he will be collated to the College of Canons by the Archbishop of York and then admitted to the Chapter in the Chapter... Read Full Story

Ebor Lecture

Published: on 3rd March 2008 by Alix Peacock

Dr Daleep Mukarji, Director of Christian Aid will be delivering his lecture on ‘Poverty and Prophets: Faith based Agencies and Social Justice’ in Temple Hall at York St John University on Wednesday 5th March at 7pm. ... Read Full Story

Success for Building Skills Bursaries Scheme at York Minster

Published: on 22nd February 2008 by Alix Peacock

Matthew Hodgkinson, who was the first bursary holder in the Traditional Building Skills Bursary Scheme has now become a full time member of staff in the York Minster Stoneyard.  Matthew started in the Carvers’ workshop at... Read Full Story

Minster Library launches new web pages

Published: on 20th February 2008 by Alix Peacock

York Minster Library has now launched its new web pages. These can be found on the Minster site under www.yorkminster.org/learning/library-archives-conservation/. These new pages give detailed information about the history of the... Read Full Story

New Director of Music for York Minster

Published: on 12th February 2008 by Alix Peacock

The Dean and Chapter of York have today announced that a new Director of Music has been appointed.  Robert Sharpe will succeed Philip Moore in this post when Mr Moore retires in July 2008.  Robert Sharpe is 36 and has been the... Read Full Story