York Lucky Cats

14/09/2026

10/09/2026

This is our fresh batch of lil Devil Cats.
Do you need them to be available online ?
Very limited stock!
What you see on the video is available and made by me:)

09/09/2026

This is a yesterday's article from The York Press by Kevin Glenton if you would like to read and not have to subscribe 😉

If you would like to donate for a new gate to keep Gordon safe overnight click on zhe link below article, please ! 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛️ 😺 ⛪️ 🐾 🐾 🐾

A MUCH-LOVED memorial figure has returned to its home in York to delight the many thousands of visitors who take part in one of the city's self-guided tours.

Gerald the Minster Cat, a stone sculpture in Holy Trinity Church, was removed from the popular York Cat Trail recently after being damaged.

The memorial, located in the churchyard off Goodramgate, has now been fully restored and reinstalled.

A spokesperson for the Churches Conservation Trust said Gerald and his brother Donald arrived in York in 2017 and quickly became favourites among residents and tourists thanks to their playful personalities.

The spokesperson said: "Gerald died in September 2020, prompting the Minster Bells to toll in tribute.

"A memorial sculpture was commissioned shortly after his death."

Following recent damage to the sculpture, Anthony Bartyla, the Minster stonemason who originally created the memorial, carried out the repairs.

Mr Bartyla has also contributed to conservation work on Lady Row, York’s oldest terrace, which stands next to the the churchyard where Gerald’s statue is located.

The restoration effort also involved Holy Trinity volunteers, Gerald’s owner Justine Spencer, York Cat Trail director Sonia Halejak and site coordinator Gemma Murray.

The Churches Conservation Trust spokesperson said: "Today, Gerald's stone stands as a lasting tribute, bringing joy to his devoted owner, Justine, and continuing to watch over his brother, Donald, the sole remaining York Minster cat."

John Hopkinson, founder of York Cat Trail said: "Gerald has been a wonderful addition.

"He adds variety to the trail being set in stone and not resin, and he's also unusual being found on the ground rather than on a building.

"We are happy to have covered the costs of restoration for Gerald's sculpture."

Gerald’s story will be featured during free tours of Holy Trinity Goodramgate on September 12 and 13 as part of Heritage Open Days.

Tours will begin at 11.30am and 2pm and will explore the stories of people connected to the site throughout its 800-year history.

The national charity protecting historic churches at risk. We care for over 359 irreplaceable buildings which attract almost 2 million visitors a year.

08/09/2026

Please donate

Quick update on our Goodramgate gate: we are very pleased to confirm that we have raised the first £10,000 towards the repairs!

Thank you so much to the South Bank Singers, Merchant Taylors' Hall, York, Love Yorkshire Guiding, stamadgroup, The 200 Singers, the International Pipe Festival, The Deathly Dark Tours, yorkquests, The York Cat Trail, yorkshiresoap, Jorvik Viking Centre, grandoperahouse_york and all our individual donors and visitors.

Efforts will continue as we work towards finding the balance of almost £20,000.

If you have not donated as yet, but would like to do so, please take a look at the attached link: https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/get-involved/yhtgate

Image description: Part of a sepia photo showing Goodramgate gate

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07/09/2026

Somewhere in York

15/08/2026

You cannot be serious! It was the final show of Shakespeare’s Sonnets “What the Deuce”. All done now… until next year.

For all those who didn’t miss out…thank you! To all our performers, front of house, volunteers (especially Andrew), wonderful audiences and everyone who supported the raffle to raise funds for the Goodramgate gate.

Congratulations to our final lucky prize winners who took away a tour for up to four people with The Deathly Dark Tours, a yorkquests free quest, scented candles and a York Lucky Cats gift bag.

Cannot wait to see what yspyork does with the sonnets next!

Image description: View over the heads of a crowd towards actors in tennis whites

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03/08/2026

York Lucky Ghost Cat for August in beautiful peridot green 💚 👻 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛️

05/07/2026

Today shop is already open if you did not manage to get your York Lucky Cats !