Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Carving
- The Battle of the Standard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Ripon College for Women
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Garrison
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Richard III and York
- The Mystery Plays
- York Bombed
- The Mansion House
- Barley Hall
- Barker Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation