Much mystery and intrigue surrounds the life – and death – of St William of York with many stories of disputes, murder, and divine intervention.
St William's shrine in York Minster was dismantled and buried in the city during the Reformation.
A medieval shrine dedicated to York’s patron saint has returned to York Minster for the first time in nearly 500 years.
The Archbishop of York faced criticism in late 2024 over allowing priest David Tudor to remain in ministry during his oversight from 2010, despite a history of abuse.