York Minster Centre of Excellence for Heritage Craft Skills and Estate Management

York Minster in the North of England is around 800 years old and is the largest medieval gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. In 2018 York Minster embarked on a research and development project benchmarking its stone and glass processes against other heritage sites. New techniques and technologies in conservation, restoration, engineering and construction have been investigated. The talk will give an understanding of York Minster’s journey. It will talk about its aim towards using cutting-edge technologies for heritage conservation, restoration, etc. and to help create opportunities for education and knowledge exchange on a local, national and international level by acting as an example of best practice in managing and preserving complex heritage sites. Laura Cotter will recount York Minster’s journey to date and Lee Godfrey will share his experience working at York Minster, right from being a mason to becoming the lead conservator.
Lecture by Laura Cotter & Lee Godfrey
Lecture conducted at Jnanapravaha Mumbai Institute on 21st April, 2023