The Mystery Plays will return to York Minster next summer, it has been revealed. 

So here's a topical gallery - 11 fantastic old photos of York Mystery Plays over the years

 

1) Spectators watch the arrival of the wagon carrying players of the pageant playing Abraham and Isacc in Duncombe Place, during the June 1963 York Cycle of Mystery Plays. 

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2) 1988 York Mystery Plays - Roger Farrington as Noah

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3) 1980 York Mystery Plays - Jesus (Christopher Timothy) preaching to the crowds

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4) 1980 York Mystery Plays - Lucifer and Devils

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5) 1976 York Mystery Plays - The three Kings, Ken Brown, John Ramsden and Larry Coles

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6) 1973 York Mystery Plays - wagon play - Herod and the Three Kings

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7) 1966 York Mystery Plays - Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

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8) 1954 Mystery Plays - the Burghers of Jerusalem hail Jesus as He enters the city.

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9) 1960 Mystery Plays - wagon play being performed in King's Square

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10) Finishing touches being made to the scenery for the 1951 York Mystery Plays

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11) Rehearsals for the crucifixion scene at the 1951 York Mystery Plays

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>>> See more wonderful galleries and features on York in years gone by here.