The York exhibition features items including a book of records said to be damaged by a cannon ball.
A 14th Century book of records, believed to be damaged by the impact of a cannon ballAn exhibition showcasing items from Yorkshire's religious, political and social history has opened.
The display at York Minster features items from its historic collection of more than 300,000 pieces, as well as other exhibits from across the region. Many of the items have survived "turbulent" moments in the county's history, the collections team said.Image source,Other items in the exhibition, titled Treasures: Yorkshire's People and Parishes, include a rare 17th Century cup and a silver gilt chalice presented to York Minster by Lily Forepaugh, a celebrated circus artist who performed tricks on horseback.
"The parish collections in York Minster's care are important, beautiful and can be quite quirky," she said.The exhibition runs until February 2025 A selection of books belonging to Yorkshire woman Margaret Hoby, considered to be the first English diarist, will also be on display.
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