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Archbishop welcomes new Readers to serve in York Diocese at Minster Service
Published: on 10th November 2008 by the Grace of God
[photo opportunity] The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will admit twelve people to serve as Readers at churches in the Diocese of York at a service beginning at 11.00am in York Minster on Saturday 15th November 2008. Those lay... Read Full Story
Exciting times as preparations for the conservation of the Great East Window begin
Published: on 28th December 2007 by Alix Peacock
During January 2008 some exciting changes will start to happen inside the Minster, as preparations begin to take the restoration of the Great East Window into its next stage as part of the York Glaziers’ Trust’s In the... Read Full Story
Christmas Worship at York Minster
Published: on 14th December 2007 by Alix Peacock
Everyone is welcome to attend the Christmas services held at York Minster and join in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. A variety of services will be held at the Minster over the Christmas season, appealing to young and... Read Full Story
Illuminating the West Front
Published: on 26th October 2007 by Brahm
Usman Haque, the leading digital artist whose stunning work opened London Fashion Week in September, will transform York Minster with a 60m-high light installation – over the size of an Olympic swimming pool. The artwork, which will... Read Full Story
Lecture to commemorate 250 years since William Blake's birth
Published: on 12th October 2007 by Alix Peacock
The Ebor Lecture series on Theology and Public Life will continue with a lecture given by Professor Christopher Rowland to commemorate the 250 th anniversary of the birth of poet and artist William Blake. The lecture... Read Full Story
Transcendence
Published: on 28th September 2007 by Alix Peacock
Visions, run by St Michael le Belfrey Church are joining together for an innovative service entitled Transcendence to be held at the Minster at 8pm on Sunday 7th October 2007 and Sunday 4th November 2007. Transcendence – An Ancient... Read Full Story
90th Celebration Concert for Dr Francis Jackson
Published: on 27th September 2007 by Alix Peacock
On Thursday 1st October 1987 the Minster Choir gave a concert to celebrate the 70 th birthday of Dr Francis Jackson CBE. On Thursday 2 October 1997 the Choir celebrated his 80 th birthday with a concert. Now, ten years on, the... Read Full Story