As part of our celebrations for the 800th anniversary of the canonisation of St William of York, we explore the legacy of craft that he inspired at York Minster. We took a closer look at the magnificent stained glass inside the cathedral and the remarkable conservation work that takes place behind the scenes.

In the final instalment of this three-part video series with The History Magpie, which explores the life and legacy of St William of York, we step inside the studio of the York Glaziers Trust – the oldest and largest stained‑glass conservation studio in Britain – for a rare behind‑the‑scenes look at their incredible work.

Having completed the restoration of the spectacular 95 panel St William Window, which takes pride of place along the Minster’s North Quire Aisle, the team were more than happy to show Charlie from The History Magpie, their current conservation project on the St Cuthbert Window and give him a glimpse into how they care for all 128 stained glass windows at York Minster.

Watch the final instalment below and discover more about the life and legacy of St William of York at York Minster throughout 2026.

Catch up with the first video in this series and find out more about York’s patron saint.