The Latest Breaking News from York Minster

Archbishop of York to call for end to ‘literally pointless’ Middle East war

Stephen Cottrell will go on to reference the ‘siloes and echo chambers’ of social media

The Independent UK · Apr 5

Archbishop of York will call for end to ‘pointless’ Middle East war

Stephen Cottrell will deliver his plea for ‘peace between warring nations’ to a congregation at York Minster on Easter Sunday.

Evening Standard · Apr 5

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

Officer’s sacrifice will never be forgotten, chief constable tells funeral

Pc Rosie Prior, who died as she stopped to helped at a road crash, has been given a full ceremonial funeral at York Minster.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 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

What the Romans did for us at school

Brief letters: Latin lover | Liz Truss | York Minster | Mispronounced surnames | Ryanair | Frank Auerbach

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

Clouds part for blessing of York Minster’s 184 solar panels

Panels installed on south quire roof expected to meet a third of church’s electricity needs

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025

Republicans at York demo planning ‘light-hearted’ protest at King’s coronation

A group of around 30 people chanted ‘not my King’ as Charles and Camilla arrived at York Minster.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Little old me is humbled and honoured, says Maundy Money recipient

Joan Plant, 76, was one of a number of people to receive the commemorative coins from the King at York Minster.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

King Charles and Queen Camilla hit by more protests at historic Royal Maundy service

King Charles first Royal Maundy Service as monarch has been marred after he and Queen Camilla were greeted at York Minster by noisy anti-monarchy protestors today

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023