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The following resources are being released gradually, five plays at a time. They will include links to:
  • The original text
  • A modernised and edited version of the text
  • The biblical verses on which the play is based
  • Contextual information on the plays and guild
  1. The Barkers (leather-tanners)- The Creation of the Angels and the Fall of Lucifer
  2. The Plasterers- The Creation through the Fifth Day
  3.  The Cardmakers (wool-carding tools)- The Creation of Adam and Eve
  4.  The Fullers (woollen cloth)- The Prohibition of the Tree of Knowledge
  5.  The Coopers (barrel-makers)- The Fall
  6.  The Armourers- The Expulsion from the Garden
  7.  The Glovers- The Sacrifice of Cain and Abel
  8.  The Shipwrights- The Building of Noah's Ark
  9.  The Fishers and Mariners- The Flood
  10.  The Parchmenters and Bookbinders- Abraham and Isaac
Model cardboard waggon with a paper eye, against a collage of a garden.
Models of bicycles with large balloons attached. A hand holds one.
Design model for 2012 York Mystery Plays, designed by Sean Cavanagh (www.theatreset.com)

11. The Hosiers- Pharaoh and Moses
12. The Spicers- The Annunciation to Mary and the Visitation
13. The Pewterers and Founders (Forge-workers)- Joseph's Troubles about Mary
14. The Tile-thatchers- The Nativity
15. The Chandlers (Candle-makers)- The Offering of the Shepherds
16. The Masons and Goldsmiths- Herod Questioning the Three Kings and the Offering of the Magi
17. The Hatmakers, Masons and Labourers- The Purification of the Virgin
18. The Marshalls (Horse grooms)- The Flight to Egypt
19. The Girdlers and Nailers (Belt-makers and Nail-makers)- The Massacre of the Innocents
20. The Spurriers and Lorimers (Spur-makers and horse bridle-makers)- Christ and the Doctors

21. The Barbers- The Baptism of Christ
22. The Smiths- The Temptation in the Wilderness
22a. The Vintners (Wine-sellers)- The Marriage in Cana (nb. no text exists)
23. The Curriers (Leather-workers)- The Transfiguration
24. The Capmakers and Hatmakers- The Woman Taken in Adultery and the Raising of Lazarus
25. The Skinners- The Entry into Jerusalem
26. The Cutlers (Cutlery-makers)- The Conspiracy
27. The Bakers- The Last Supper
28. The Cordwainers (Shoe-makers)- The Agony and Betrayal
29. The Bowers and Fletchers (Bow- and Arrow-makers)- The Trial before Caiaphas and Annas
30. The Tapiters and Couchers (Tapestry- and Furniture-makers)- The First Trial before Pilate

A web conference showing Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, with Jesus alone at the table.
A model of the tomb of Jesus, made from broken shards of pottery
31. The Listers (Dyers)- The Trial before Herod
32. The Cooks and Water-leaders- The Remorse of Judas
33. The Tile-makers- The Second Trial before Pilate
34. The Shearmen (Sheep-shearers)- The Road to Calvary
35. The Pinners and Painters- The Crucifixion of Christ
36. The Butchers- The Death of Christ
37. The Saddlers- The Harrowing of Hell
38. The Carpenters- The Resurrection
39. The Winedrawers- The Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene
40. The Woolpackers and Woolbrokers/ The Sledmen (Sledge-transporters)- The Travellers to Emmaus

41. The Scriveners (Scribes/writers)- Doubting Thomas
42. The Tailors- The Ascension
43. The Potters- Pentecost
44. The Drapers (Cloth-sellers)- The Death of Mary
44a. The Linen-weavers- The Funeral of the Virgin (nb. no text exists)
45. The Weavers- The Assumption of the Virgin
46. The Ostlers (Stable-men)- The Coronation of the Virgin
47. The Merchants- Doomsday

A pen sketch of a costume design for the Virgin Mary. Text reads
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