The lost shrine of St William, which had lain dismantled beneath the streets of York for centuries after the English Reformation, can be seen by the public for the very first time in a new exhibition held in the Minster’s crypt. The stone had originally been a part of the medieval shrine of St William (Image: Newsquest)In the years that followed, William’s legacy has been attributed to numerous miracles and continues to be felt in York. The exhibit’s shrine, which had once been erected over St William’s tomb – also situated within the crypt – had stood as a four-metre tall, two-storey monument. Speaking about this, director Dr Marie Groll said: “The stained glass pieces are some of the oldest we have ever worked on. Reflecting on the exhibit, research co-ordinator Dr Jennie England said: “The return of these fragments of St William’s shrine to York Minster after nearly 500 years is hugely significant.