St William shrine fragments return to York Minster after 500 years underground

Fragments of a long-lost medieval shrine honouring St William of York have returned to York Minster for the first time in nearly 500 years, marking a major moment in the cathedral’s history and a highlight of its programme for 2026.

  Religion   Feb 9, 2026   0   18  Add to Reading List
St William shrine fragments return to York Minster after 500 years underground
Fragments of a long-lost medieval shrine honouring St William of York have returned to York Minster for the first time in nearly 500 years, marking a major moment in the cathedral’s history and a highlight of its programme for 2026.
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