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York Minster Unveils Digital Shrine for Saint William's 800th

1/29/2026

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A new exhibition at York Minster marks the 800th anniversary of Saint William with a digital recreation of his shrine, which was dismantled during the Reformation.
The display features shrine fragments, a 12th-century ivory casket, and a Bible, and research coordinator Jennie England notes the shrine's historical significance and past popularity.
Dean Dominic Barrington states the exhibition will reconnect visitors with Saint William and the cathedral's craftsmanship.

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A new exhibition at York Minster marks the 800th anniversary of Saint William with a digital recreation of his shrine, which was dismantled during the Reformation.
The display features shrine fragments, a 12th-century ivory casket, and a Bible, and research coordinator Jennie England notes the shrine's historical significance and past popularity.
Dean Dominic Barrington states the exhibition will reconnect visitors with Saint William and the cathedral's craftsmanship.