Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Bootham School
- A New Vision For York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Cawood Sword
- First World War York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Boot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Debtors' Prison
- A New Walk
- Ouse Bridge
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Is York Cursed?
- The End of the Abbey