The Friends of Beverley Minster

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The Friends of Beverley Minster

An independent charity supporting the Minster building and its heritage. Our priority is the building of Beverley Minster. That is structural repair.

We work with our partner organisation, the Old Fund (also wholly independent) to keep the building in good condition and enhancing it where we can. In early 2021 we committed major spending to support re-leading the nave roof. This has some 200 leaks, damaging the oak timbers that frame the building. Work should be complete by the end of 2021. The construction of the shop, in the north transept, i

s an example of what we have done to enhance arrangements within the building. The design, resulting from an architects’ competition, has stood the test of time – proving functional whilst also allowing the main historical features of the space to remain visible. We are committed to widening the public’s knowledge of the history of the Minster. In 2020 the Friends funded three books to this end: Beverley Minster: history, architecture and meaning; Stained glass in Beverley Minster, and Sanctuary: Beverley – a town of refuge. With part funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund we are working on a sanctuary project, which includes an exhibition to be installed in the north transept. We also view the Minster’s music as a part of the building’s heritage. We have made many gifts over the years to the music, including the purchase of a Steinway piano and (currently) funding instrument lessons for young people in the choir. Many demands are made on our funds. We have constantly to balance priorities. We try, where we can, to attract and match external funding (as we have with roof repairs and the sanctuary exhibition). In normal times the building is used for many different purposes, by a wide range of users: worshippers, tourists, local people, concert attendees. This is all part of daily life going on within this remarkable building. The Friends’ Council spends much time considering how best to use our resources, thinking always of your generosity, whether through subscriptions, donations, or legacies. We are conscious of what we owe to our members and donors and we don’t take decisions lightly.

11/05/2026

We have two talks coming up over the summer. Non-members are most welcome to come along. Please see below for details.

05/05/2026

Many thanks to the York Centre of Excellence for a hugely informative tour of their facilities. We look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

23/04/2026

The Friends of St Mary's, Lowgate, have what promises to be a most interesting talk on Alyce Chaucer (Geoffrey Chaucer's granddaughter). This will take place at 6pm on the 10th June. Further details can be found on the attached flyer.

08/01/2026

All are welcome to come along to this recital at 6pm on Saturday 10th Jan. Admission is free, with complimentary refreshments provided by The Friends.

25/11/2025

The Advent Procession will take place at 6:30pm on Sunday (30th Nov). This candlelit service is one of the most memorable of the year - all are welcome.

20/10/2025

Many thanks to all those who came to our October weekend events earlier in the month. We are particularly grateful to Professor Barbara English for her fascinating talk about two of the stalls in the Minster and St Mary's, Mike Robson for organising a special tour of the Minster towers, and the Minster choir for a splendid evensong.

29/09/2025

Our October Weekend events will take place on the 4th and 5th. Non-members are welcome to join us for Saturday's lecture by Professor Barbara English and Sunday's Tower Tour. Further details, including booking, can be found on our webpage.
https://beverleyminster.org.uk/friends-events/

15/09/2025

Jonathan Foyle (author of "Beverley Minster: History, Architecture and Meaning) will be speaking at St Mary's on Saturday 20th September. Further details are given below.

04/08/2025

Our next event. Non-members are welcome. Bookings can be made via our website: https://beverleyminster.org.uk/friends-events/

06/07/2025

All are welcome to come along to the Minster Choir's final event before the summer break. Admission is free, with a collection in support of music at the Minster.

Address

Beverley Minster
Beverley
HU170DN

Website

https://beverleyminster.org.uk/the-friends/

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