York Minster

Peter and Barbara Fall whose charity fundraising annual rock concert at their farm at Patrick Brompton - The Barn That Rocks - has raised over £125,000

Rock-loving farmer who hosts concerts in his Yorkshire barn

Bird Lovegod has his say

Disposable student flats show where urban planning has gone wrong: Bird Lovegod

Some of the birthday merchandise.

Whitworths Sugar celebrates 40th birthday with launch of houseware products

Auditions are open for the world famous York Minster choir

World-famous York Minster choir opens auditions for Year 3 children

Pierre Queval (glazier) leading one of six windows the Connaught Hotel, London

Meet the Yorkshire stained glass window experts keeping an ancient craft alive

York Minster's neighbourhood plan has won an award

Delight as York Minster wins prestigious award for neighbourhood plan

Children taking part in the celebration of music with the Richard Shephard Music Foundation. Image: Duncan Lomax, Ravage Productions

Schools filling with music under the legacy of late York Minster composer

Skelton windmill

Converted windmill with fabulous views is up for auction with a large discount

Restaurant review at York Minster Refectory.
Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty.

York Minster Refectory: Michelin starred chef's new venture proves a hit

The Bar Convent in York. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Seven beautiful hidden gems in York to visit in 2023

Rob Dodson, (left) and Dennis Massey, (right) both stonemasons and maintenance for Beverley Minster, with local auctioneer Caroline Hawley, behind some of the 500-year-old stone pinnacles which are up for sale. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty

Bargain Hunt presenter Caroline Hawley sells off Minster's stonework

The Crown filmed parts of the upcoming season at York Minster this week.

The Crown films scenes for season six of the Netflix hit at York Minster

York Minster has been a place of worship for 800 years

How York Minster is preserving ancient crafts - Greg Wright

York Minster has been a place of worship for 800 years

How York Minster is helping to reduce climate change

York Minster Police

Country's oldest constabulary York Minster Police is recruiting new officers

King Charles and Queen Camilla Consort pictured after the Maundy Service, at York Minster. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 6th April 2023

King Charles and Queen Camilla in York: royal couple mark Maundy Thursday

King Charles III and the Queen Consort meet members of the public during the Royal Maundy Service at York Minster. Picture date: Thursday April 6, 2023.

King Charles and Queen Camilla in York: All the best photos of Maundy Thursday

Historian Bernard Higgins has written to King Charles, calling on him to acknowledge and celebrate Knaresborough's role in the Maundy tradition when he visits York Minster for his first alms service on April 6.
It is though King John handed out the first coins in Knaresborough in 1210.
Picture Bruce Rollinson
27 March 2023.

How the ancient Royal Maundy tradition may have come from Knaresborough

The Archbishop of York, The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell talks to wandsmen Sylvia Sharp and Noah Thio who are taking part in the Maundy Thursday service at York Minster attended by His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort. Photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson. 4th April 2023

King Charles III: Archbishop speaks of excitement ahead of royal visit to York

Tripadvisors most complained about attractions - including Big Ben, York Minster & Blackpool Tower

The most complained about ‘must-see’ attractions on Tripadvisor

York Minster

York Minster appears in top 10 of TripAdvisor's most complained-about places
It may be a House of God – but York Minster has not impressed TripAdvisor users.

Head Verger Alex Carberry moves a chair known as the coronation chair, that has been in the possession of York Minster from circa 1550 and is part of the royal treasures from the Minster's historic collections, ahead of a new exhibition at the Minster, in celebration of King Charles III's forthcoming Coronation.

Exhibition to explore connection between the Monarchy and York Minster

The former Minster School buildings that will become the new Refectory restaurant

King Charles and Queen Camilla to open Andrew Pern's new York Minster Refectory

It will be King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla's second visit to the Minster in six months

King Charles III: Further details revealed of York Minster Maundy Thursday visit

'Filey offers one of the finest stretches of beach in Yorkshire'. PIC: James Hardisty

Yorkshire as a whole needs to promote itself as a destination - Andrew Vine

York Minster. Image: James Hardisty

Yorkshire's most popular attractions see rise in visitor numbers

York Minster reopening in 2020 after the first Covid lockdown. PIC: James Hardisty

Tourism is vital to the region and we must shout about it - The YP says

View from Central Tower of York Minster.

York Minster to be fitted with solar panels in ‘absurd’ move

The Dean of York, Revd Dominic Barrington, earlier welcomed the decision, saying he was "proud" the 800-year-old Minster was contributing to the Church of England’s "net zero" pledge.

York Minster to fit hundreds of solar panels on roof

NSSP students of the Bradford Youth Choir, rehearsing for a live broadcast on the BBC [Source_NSSP].

Schools singing programme to expand to cathedrals across Yorkshire

Lilia Zhukova lights a candle at the vigil held at York Minster, to mark the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces.
24th February 2023.

Yorkshire comes together to mark sad anniversary of Ukraine invasion

The free public show will be visible from the South Piazza of the Minster from 6pm to 9pm every evening from February 10th - 23rd. The show will be on an 8-minute loop, and viewers are invited to stay for as many showings as they wish. No booking is required.

‘Colour and Light’: Immersive projection experience at York Minster in pictures
‘Colour and Light’ is an immersive projection experience for the whole family, illuminating York Minster during the dark evenings of winter.

The King and Queen Consort on their last visit to York Minster in November 2022

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla to give Maundy money at York Minster

King Charles pictured on his visit to York Minster. The King meets the choir.

York Minster looking for talented boys to join historic choir

The new York Minster Refectory restaurant is now set to open in early spring

Historic Grade II listed building is transformed into restaurant

Enabling works have begun at York Minster following the arrival of two Portakabin buildings to the Minster precinct

New centre at York Minster to provide training in heritage craft skills

York Gin creates new gin for York Minster

York Minster launches gin which takes inspiration from Yorkshire's heritage

Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen and husband at the time, Clive, sort out some of the new-born lambs prior to giving them health checks in April 2014 near Kirkby Stephen, England. (Pic credit: Ian Forsyth / Getty Images)

Amanda Owen and ex husband Clive reunite for daughter’s graduation in York

Anthony Lo-Guidice's dance theatre piece Roma is touring to venues in the North and comes to York Minster this month.

New dance piece exploring identity, borders and belonging heads to York Minster

MX Park, the 30,000 sq ft industrial/trade counter park in the heart of Monks Cross in York, is almost full.

Forty jobs created as MX Park near York attracts 'flurry of lettings'

The statue sits above York Minster's Great West Door

King Charles unveils statue to the Queen in emotional moment at York Minster

King Charles III and the Queen Consort attend a ceremony at Micklegate Bar in York where the Sovereign is traditionally welcomed to the city. Picture date: Wednesday November 9, 2022.

All the best photos of King Charles and the Queen Consort visiting York

Pictured (L to R) Love Cheese new owner, Jordan Thomson and Harrowells corporate team partner, Matthew Rowley

Retailer behind ‘secret garden’ café overlooking York Minster gains new owner

Stonegate in York. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Six scary ghost tours in York that will give you the chills

Here are all the road closures for the Yorkshire Marathon this weekend

Yorkshire Marathon 2022: Every road closure during race in York this weekend

Visitors climb the 199 steps at Whitby in Yorkshire to get a better view of the town in the summer of 1931.

Retro photos show best Yorkshire landmarks from early 20th century to now

A gallery of images of the Queen's many visits to York were displayed inside York Minster on Friday

Inside York Minster as bells toll and city gathers to remember the Queen

Choristers are pictured at York Minster

York Minster searches for its next top choir star

Two new buildings which will help safeguard the future of York Minster by boosting technology and providing accommodation for craftspeople have been approved by councillors.

York Minster buildings £5m plan ‘which will safeguard its future’ approved

York Minster features in Dr Emma Wells' new book on cathedrals.

The stories of triumph and tragedy behind world's greatest cathedrals

Plans to create a “world class” campus facility for research and training in ancient craft skills around York Minister will go before councillors next week.

New £5m ‘centre of excellence’ could be created around York Minster

We asked The Yorkshire Post readers to tell us the best joke they've ever heard. Photo: Adobe

Yorkshire's best jokes and puns guaranteed to make you laugh

Gibbons is renowned for his intricate wood-carving on some of the nation’s most iconic buildings, including Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, and St Paul’s Cathedral.

Grinling Gibbons: Celebrating England's greatest ever wood carver in York

Mourners during the funeral of Harry Gration at York Minster. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Honoured to be at my school friend Harry Gration's funeral - YP Letters

Harry Gration's funeral service at York Minster. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA.

A fitting funeral for the legendary Harry Gration - The Yorkshire Post says

Christine Talbot pays respect to her dear friend Harry Gration at his funeral

Watch Christine Talbot’s emotional tribute to Harry Gration

The funeral of much-loved presenter Harry Gration took place at York Minster today, Pictured is his wife Helen and their two children Harrison and Harvey.

Gallery: Stars of screen and sport pay respects to Harry Gration at his funeral

Harry Gration's funeral took place at York Minster on Yorkshire Day. Pictured is his widow Helen.

Inside York Minster as family and friends pay tribute to Harry Gration

Helen Gration (centre) was comforted by her sons Harvey (left) and Harrison (right) at Harry Gration's funeral in York Minster on Monday

Harry Gration funeral: Inside York Minster as hundreds say their final goodbyes

Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to 'true Yorkshireman' Harry Gration as his funeral took place at York Minster. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Tributes to 'true Yorkshireman' Harry Gration following his funeral