The Rose Window at York Minster is to undergo restoration. (Photo: Getty/iStock)York Minster has launched an appeal for funds to conserve its iconic Rose Window, which is feared to be at risk from the impact of climate change. While experts were able to stabilise the window, a survey in 2025 suggested that climate change could be posing a threat to the window’s future. Speaking to The Press, Dr Marie Groll, director of the York Glaziers Trust, said, "The Rose Window is considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of York Minster's priceless stained-glass collection. The restoration project will involve the installation of a new layer of external glazing that will act as a “sacrificial barrier” and so protect the original glass from damaging radiation.