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Residents First at York Minster
Published: on 19th January 2007 by Alix Peacock in Press Releases
York Minster will be joining many other York Venues to welcome York residents free of charge over Residents First Weekend, the 27th and 28th January 2007. Residents will be able to experience the Undercroft and Tower free of charge, along with the opportunity to visit the Minster Stoneyard.
York Minster itself is free of charge to York residents all year round on production of a Minster Pass. To obtain a Minster Pass, residents can take along proof of address to the Minster and pick one up there or send an SAE to: The Visitors’ Department, St William’s College, College Street, York, YO1 7JF.
The Undercroft and Tower will be open free of charge to residents between 10.00am and 4.00pm on Saturday 27th January and 12.30pm and 4.00pm on Sunday 28th January. Entrance is by Voucher only, Vouchers will be issued on a first come first served basis from the Minster’s Group and Information Desk, situated in the South Transept and will be available from Saturday 20th January.
Residents will also be given the chance to view the skilled work of the Minster’s stonemasons. Guided Tours of the Minster Stoneyard will take place on Saturday 27th January. Tours will take place at 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Tickets are available by phoning 557226 on Monday 22nd January only, tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis.