The Maundy Thursday ceremony will take place on Thursday, 6 April, at York Minster.

What is Maundy Thursday and what will happen at the King's first ceremony?

The King unveiled the statue of Queen Elizabeth II at York Minster.

First new statue of late Queen unveiled by King Charles

The five-year scheme will see 152 stained glass panels removed from the medieval St Cuthbert Window which is nearly 600 years old.

Multi-million pound conservation project starts at York Minster

York Minster will reopen for public worship on Wednesday 2nd December and for sightseeing visits on Thursday 3rd December. 

York Minster to reopen for Advent and Christmas as largest wreath raised

Work to rebuild York Minster's historic grand organ as part of a £2 million "once-in-a-century" refurbishment is nearing completion.

Pipes returned to York Minster's historic grand organ

The Red Arrows took part in nationwide flypasts to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. Pilots met veterans on the ground whilst refueling. Historic aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight flew over the National Memorial Arboretum.

The 75th anniversary of VJ Day – victory over the Japanese which signalled the very end of the Second World War – has been commemorated with a series of events honouring those who fought in the Far East.

A service with veterans at York Minster marks VJ Day across the Calendar region

The cathedral opened its doors to 706,484 people last year, an increase of 2% on 2018.

York Minster celebrates its highest visitor numbers on recent record

Bishop Steven Cottrell becomes the 98th Archbishop of York, taking over from  Dr John Sentamu.

New Archbishop of York confirmed in online ceremony

The Minster closed its doors on 16 March in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

York Minster set to reopen for individual prayer

York Minster says virtual visitors can now explore the hidden stories behind the country’s largest single expanse of medieval stained glass

Digital: Explore York Minster’s medieval stained glass windows

Dr John Sentamu will preside over his last Christmas Day service at York Minster before he retires in June 2020.

Final Xmas Day service for Archbishop

Work has started on the medieval stained glass windows at York Minster, as part of an £11 million conservation project. 

Work underway on York Minster's stained glass windows

Following the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, prayers have been said at York Minster, which itself suffered a similar tragedy

Remembering the 1984 York Minster fire

The comedian, fundraiser, and activist picked it up at York Minster

Eddie Izzard gets honorary doctorate

The remains of Richard III are likely to stay in Leicester according to
Ladbrokes.


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