Latest Pilgrim Rabbit Newsletter
Please see below the latest Pilgrim Rabbit Newsletter (for June 2021)
Similarities and differences in the roof bosses
Look again! In her third blog on the roof bosses of St Mary’s, Bryony Wilde examines the sense of deja-vu created by repeating sculptures and craftsmen.
Merchant influence in the church: public displays of wealth, piety and charity
The second in a new series of fortnightly blogs exploring St Mary’s curious carvings. Written by Bryony Wilde, a recent Art History graduate of the University of York.
Why are roof bosses important? What can they tell us?
The first in a new series of fortnightly blogs exploring St Mary’s curious carvings. Written by Bryony Wilde, a recent Art History graduate of the University of York.
New findings on St Mary’s history emerge from student projects
Students from the University of York are helping to shed light on the church’s heritage, in particular its remarkable collection of Tudor and medieval roof bosses.
Discoveries from the current restoration of St Mary’s
For the first time in living memory, fine details of the carvings high up on the south nave clerestory can be seen
Our online shop is now open
With a select range of books about St Mary’s and Beverley, and some choice souvenirs, we’re delighted to announce that our virtual bookstall is now open. Items on sale at … Continue reading
The Lion, the Unicorn and Me
In December 2020, St Mary’s is presenting a very special Christmas project for children and families in the East Riding based on The Lion, the Unicorn and Me by Jeanette Winterson.
Festive edition of Pilgrim Rabbit out today
We publish a bumper issue of our heritage newsletter, looking back on a pivotal year in the restoration of St Mary’s. The feature article profiles one remarkable women from Beverley’s … Continue reading
St Mary’s & the Minster team up to bring “Giant Advent Calendar” to Beverley this December
A “Giant Advent Calendar” will adorn the hoarding up at both Beverley Minster and St Mary’s this December. Beverley’s two great churches – both of which are undergoing urgent restoration … Continue reading
Digital exhibition now open!
The online version of Reform Rebellion Restoration is now open, providing 24-hour virtual access to all of the historical information and images of all of the portraits in the exhibition. … Continue reading
St Mary’s Christmas Cake Drop
We are organising a Christmas Cake drop-off to hopefully bring some Christmas cheer after such a difficult year. If you can volunteer to make a cake (prior to Sat 19th … Continue reading
St Mary's Church, Beverley 