Exhibition on the life and legacy of St William of York.
York Minster is hosting an exhibition on St William of York on Sunday 31 January 2027, focusing on his life and legacy. It's a look at one of the city's own figures, and since it's held inside the Minster, it's right in the heart of the place he's so closely linked with.
The exhibition is built around two things: the life he lived and the legacy he left behind. That means it doesn't just stick to the dates and the biography; it follows through to how he's remembered and what that memory has meant for the city over the centuries. If you've spent any time around the Minster, you've probably come across his name before, but this is a chance to see the whole story laid out in one place.
It's a single-day event, so it's one of those things you'll want to make a proper trip of rather than something you can just drift into on a random weekday. The exhibition runs on 31 January, and it's held within the Minster itself, so you'll be seeing it in the same building that's been at the centre of York's religious life for generations. It's a good one to keep in the back of your mind for a winter day when you're looking for something to do in the city centre.
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So, if you're around on Sunday 31 January, you can head into York Minster and spend some time with the life and legacy of St William of York.
