Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Holy Trinity Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Greyfriars
- John Carr - Architect
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Garrison
- The Hospitium
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Central Library
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The York Hoard