Rugby ball causes extensive damage to Hull Minster's historic window
West Window at Hull Minster suffers damage that the Blitz couldn't inflict
Last Sunday (22nd February), Hull Minster's historic West Window sustained significant damage due to a rugby ball incident.
The stained glass window, a well-preserved piece of history that survived the Blitz entirely unharmed, now faces costly repairs.
Eyewitnesses have come forward, yet those responsible for kicking the ball remain unidentified.
Hull Minster, like many other structures in the city, endured severe bombing during the Second World War. At the time, Hull was a strategic target due to its location as a key port, making it vulnerable to repeated air raids.
During the war, Hull experienced over 80 air raids, particularly devastating ones in May and July 1941, which left a substantial portion of the city damaged or destroyed.
Despite this, Hull Minster's stained glass miraculously remained unscathed.
According to Hull Minster representatives, they hope to see the individuals involved in the incident come forward.
Hull's history is marked by resilience in the face of adversity, but the current situation poses a new challenge for the community.