Features
Take a crash-course in decoding the stories told in the stained-glass windows. We find out what was involved in the modern restoration of the Minster, and meet the Dean of York
The Chapter House
In the guidebook to York Minster, the Dean of York describes the Chapter House as “one of the most beautiful rooms ever created”.
Stories in the Glass
We're all used to seeing stained glass windows in our churches and cathedrals, but why are they there? A closer look at some examples in York reveals some interesting and scary stories within the panes…
Restoring the Minster
After centuries of wear and tear, a massive campaign is now under way to restore the stunning East Front of York Minster. The Minster’s director of development, Dr Richard Shephard, and the fearless ICONS team climbed the scaffolding (in a slightly unnerving gale) for a closer look…
Meet the Dean
To celebrate the inclusion of York Minster in our collection of Icons of England, ICONS spoke to the Very Reverend Keith Jones, Dean of York.
York Mystery Plays
The mystery plays are biblical dramas which were very popular in the 13th-16th centuries. They enact highlights from the narrative of the Old and New Testaments, beginning with the Creation and going through to the Ascension (and sometimes beyond).
