It is not known where the name Five Sisters originates. It first appeared in print in Francis Drake's 1736 Eboracum; or the History and … See more

The Five Sisters were built c.1250-70. Their creation was funded in part by York's Jewish community, notably the wealthy Aaron of York, leading to the windows being called "the … See more

Having secured sufficient funds, the Five Sisters were restored between 1923 and 1925, overseen by the Minster's consulting architect, Walter Tapper.
After being … See more

In 1935, there was an infestation of deathwatch beetle in the roof of the transept over the Five Sisters window. During extensive … See more

The design consists of five lights featuring a grisaille design comprising 100,000 pieces of glass. Each light measures 16.31m high and … See more

Mrs Helen Drage Little, widow of Colonel Charles Blakeway Little, had seen first-hand the efforts of women during World War I. While in Egypt … See more

There are 1,513 names listed on the screens, including Edith Cavell. Little and Grey went to "great lengths to compile as full a list as possible … See more