The roof of York Minster caught fire in July 1984 ⛪️ This video is from the BBC archive, which you can access here 👇🏼 https://bbcrewind.co.uk/ | BBC York
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In the early hours of Monday 9 July 1984, York Minster suffered one of the worst cathedral fires of modern times. The damage caused in just a few hours took over four years to be rebuilt and restored. John David, a stonemason living on the Minster precinct, entered the burning building and joined the effort to save irreplaceable artefacts from the Minster. 137 firefighters attended the blaze that night, hauling hose lines up narrow spiral staircases to reach the roof in overwhelming heat and den
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Remembering the York Minster fire 40 years on - Latest From ITV News
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Today marks 40 years since a lightning strike hit the South Transept of York Minster, resulting in a devastating fire. The roof of the South Transept was destroyed, but had it not been for the bravery of the 130 firefighters who worked through the night to tackle the blaze, the Minster could have been lost in its entirety. This clip shows footage shot by a Yorkshire TV cameraman who was quick to arrive at the scene; the full film can be seen on our website: https://www.yfanefa.com/record/270 | Y
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Experience York Minster like never before this autumn with PHOENIX! 🔥 This breathtaking light and sound show tells the powerful story of the 1984 fire that devastated York Minster, and the resilience of those who rebuilt it. See lightning strike, the Rose Window crack, and witness the restoration that saved this iconic cathedral. ⚡ #ad Secure your tickets: yorkminster.org/whats-on/event/phoenix/ ✨ | Visit York
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