Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- St Crux's Church
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Abbot's House
- Stonegate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Jubbergate
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward I and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Teaching the Poor
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Shambles
- Inscription to Hecules
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St William's Shrine