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The ‘overlooked’ saint: digitally recreated shrine marks 800th anniversary of William of York

Exhibition at York Minster celebrates nearly forgotten 12th-century archbishop said to be behind Ouse Bridge miracle

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

“They wouldn’t bat an eyelid at Wagner, who believed the church was linked to the downfall of civilisation. But metal is ‘wrong’?”: The metal band who made history by playing one of England’s biggest cathedrals – despite accusations of ‘blasphemy’

Symphonic metal band Plague Of Angels became the first metal band to play the 800-year old York Minster

Metal Hammer · Jul 10, 2025

Funeral to be held of ‘deeply missed’ officer who died as she helped at crash

Around 800 people are expected to attend the full ceremonial police funeral of Pc Rosie Prior at York Minster.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025