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Tuesday 24 June 2025 marks 100 years since York Minster’s Five Sisters Window was rededicated as a memorial to women who died in the First World War. The window remains the only national memorial to women who died during this conflict.
To mark this centenary, York Minster has opened two new exhibitions focusing on the women, past and present, who have shaped life at York Minster.
Visit York Members are invited to hear short talks from five women at York Minster who will explore the window, the inspiring campaign that saw it become a memorial, and the cathedral’s process of creating these two new exciting exhibitions.
The speakers are:
Dr Helen Rawson - Director of Collections, Cultural Heritage and Learning at York Minster
Prof Sarah Brown – Director of York Glaziers Trust
Kirsty Mitchell – York Minster’s Curator
Dr Jennie England – York Minster’s Research Coordinator
Olivia Hemingway – award-winning photographer and artist
The talks will be followed by a drinks reception, with an opportunity to view the two new exhibitions:
‘Visions, Voices, Vocations: Commemorating Women of the First World War’
In the North Transept, beneath the Five Sisters Window, a new exhibition titled ‘Visions, Voices, Vocations: Commemorating Women of the First World War’ explores the story behind the window and the vision and inspiring campaign that saw it become part of a memorial to women who died in service during the war.
‘Visions, Voices, Vocations: Celebrating Women in York Minster’
A new portrait exhibition from award-winning photographer Olivia Hemingway highlights the irreplaceable contributions of women across the life of the Minster.
The emotive installation in the Chapter House will capture just some of the inspirational women who contribute to the life and mission of the Minster today.
Entry to the event will be via the South Doors (next to Constantine) from 6.30pm. The talks will start at 7pm and the event will finish by 8.30pm.
To book your tickets, please click here.
