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Friends of Cathedral Music mark Philip Moore's retirement

Published: on 20th November 2007 by Michael Wiles

To mark the retirement from the Minster in July 2008 of Philip Moore, Master of the Music since 1983, The Friends of Cathedral Music are commissioning an anthem from him. The FCM, which recently gave a grant of £17,000 to the Minster... Read Full Story

40th Anniversary for York Glaziers Trust

Published: on 9th November 2007 by Alix Peacock

York Glaziers Trust, the organisation which cares for, restores and conserves the world famous stained glass of York Minster is this year celebrating its 40th Anniversary.  York Glaziers Trust (YGT) is one of the most well... Read Full Story

Traditional Journeyman joins the Minster Stoneyard

Published: on 2nd November 2007 by Alix Peacock

The York Minster Stoneyard has been joined by a German “Journeyman” – a stonemason who is travelling across Europe with only the tools of his trade to learn further skills and enhance his training.  The tradition of... Read Full Story

The Big Draw at York Minster

Published: on 16th October 2007 by Alix Peacock

York Minster will be holding a Big Draw event, to coincide with the National Big Draw month during October 2007.  The Minster event, entitled Windows to the Soul will run during local half term week Monday 22nd to Friday 26 th... Read Full Story

Minster Policeman's book is a sell out

Published: on 11th October 2007 by Alix Peacock

Long-serving York Minster Policeman John Key published a book about life behind the scenes of the Minster’s own Police Force in 2006.  John’s book, Close Encounters: Reminiscences of a York Minster Policeman is now a... Read Full Story

Minster hosts Yorkshire Regiment Service

Published: on 22nd September 2007 by

A Service to celebrate the formation of the Yorkshire Regiment has taken place at York Minster today, 22nd September 2007.  The Service was attended by the Colonel in Chief of the Yorkshire Regiment, His Royal Highness, The Duke of... Read Full Story

New Bishop of Jarrow consecrated at York Minster

Published: on 13th September 2007 by Alix Peacock

On Thursday 13 September 2007 at 11am, a new Bishop of Jarrow was consecrated by the Archbishop of York, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr John Sentamu, in York Minster. He is the Venerable Mark Watts Bryant, currently Archdeacon of... Read Full Story