A view of the Centre for Medieval Studies from the City Walls

The CMS is based in the heart of medieval York

a selection of books from the Centre's imprints

Two major imprints publish under the aegis of the CMS

York Minster (c) George Mabee

The Minster: a crucial resource for studying the Middle Ages in York

A will held in the Borthwick Institute of Historical Research

A will held at the Borthwick Institute

Detail from the York Gospels

The York Gospels: one of the treasures of York Minster Library

St Mary's Abbey at dusk

The Centre's illustrious neighbours include St Mary's Abbey
King's Manor stone steps

The King's Manor refectory: a popular meeting place for students

Welcome to the Centre for Medieval Studies

One of the world's leading centres for interdisciplinary graduate teaching and research into the middle ages

Our 30 teaching staff are drawn from four parent departments: English, History, History of Art and Archaeology.

The Centre's lively graduate community includes more than 150 students pursuing interdisciplinary or single-subject MAs and PhDs. Find out more...

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