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St William Window book launch

Posted on 2 February 2026

Wednesday 18th March is the 800th anniversary of the canonisation of St William of York by Pope Honorius III. 

Stained Glass depicting St William aboard of boat

There will be a Solemn Evensong in the Minster at 5.30p.m. followed by the launch  of the new book by Professor Christopher Norton and Professor Sarah Brown on The St William Window at York Minster - Rediscovering a Miraculous Narrative (Profile Books), which is the fruit of thirty years work on this remarkable medieval stained glass window.  A copy of the book will be presented to the Archbishop, and copies will be for sale at the launch and afterwards in the Minster shop.   All are welcome.

See the full list of events commemorating St William of York on the 800th anniversary of his canonisation.