1212: The Making Of The City

This new exhibition, in the Medieval Gallery, will mark the 800th anniversary of York's independence, telling the story of medieval York and celebrating the people, places and events that have contributed to the ctiy's medieval heritage.

Highlights will include star objects such as the York Helmet, Middleham Jewel, Sapphire Ring and St William’s Shrine, alongside paintings and works on paper from York Art Gallery.

Colour, sound and film will be used to capture the vibrancy, artistic expression and imagination of the medieval city at its height; bringing 800 years of York’s medieval heritage back to life and complementing the return of York’s Mystery Plays to the Museum Gardens.