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The Archbishop of York launches the Church of England's first ever online Advent Calendar at York Minster

Published: on 5th December 2006 by Alix Peacock

The first ever Church of EnglandOnline Advent Calendar was launched on Sunday 3rd December and it lit up York Minster.Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, pushed the button to launch the Church of England's first official... Read Full Story

Collation, Admission and Installation of the new Chapter Steward

Published: on 15th November 2006 by Alix Peacock

Mr Stephen Anderson, the new Chapter Steward of York Minster, will complete his inauguration into the life of the Minster on Saturday 18th November 2006 when he becomes a Lay canon. He will be Installed in the Quire during Evensong at... Read Full Story

York Minster welcomes the Minister for Culture

Published: on 13th November 2006 by Alix Peacock

York Minster is to receive a visit from the Minister for Culture, David Lammy MP at 3.00pm on Thursday 16th November to view the crucial conservation work that has begun on the East Front as part of the overall development campaign 'York... Read Full Story

Ebor Lectures continue with Cambridge Professor

Published: on 2nd November 2006 by Alix Peacock

CAMBRIDGE PROFESSOR OF DIVINITY CONTINUES THE EBOR LECTURE SERIESProfessor David Ford, Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge will be the speaker at the second of the Ebor lecture series for 2006 to 2007 on Wednesday... Read Full Story

Gerard Stamp supports the Minster Appeal with his work

Published: on 16th October 2006 by Alix Peacock

An exciting collection of Gerard Stamp's architectural paintings will be displayed in the Western Crypt of the Minster from 18th to 31st October 2006. Some of the works have been produced in support of the Minster's Development... Read Full Story

Minster inspires Young Artists

Published: on 13th October 2006 by Alix Peacock

Local young Artists display their work in the MinsterTwo talented young York artists have been offered a rare opportunity to exhibit their work in the building that inspired them. Jamie Donaldson and Andrew Allen have created... Read Full Story

Return of the Pirate Bishop!

Published: on 11th August 2006 by Eleanor Course

York Minster will be holding two family activity days on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st August.  Children of all ages are invited to come and meet the Pirate Bishop, King Edwin and St William of York.  There will be over 20... Read Full Story