ONE of the most famous pieces of medieval stained glass in the world has been restored.

The St Willliam Window in York Minster has been hidden for ten years and depicts the only miracle attributed to him that took place in his lifetime.

Experts will now restore the Minster's Great East Window, the largest expanse of medieval glass in the world.

The miracle of St William took place in York when a huge crowd gathered on the Ouse Bridge in honour of William. The bridge collapsed but no-one was hurt as St William blessed the crowd.

Dr Christopher Norton has undertaken extensive research and the panels have been worked on by craftspeople at the York Glaziers Trust.

Over the centuries the window has been mended many times, using lead that has gradually obscured the beauty of the window.

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