Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Edward III and York
- The Railway Institute
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Guildhall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- King Edward I and York
- Barker Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Mansion House
- Norman Window Frame
- New Shopping Centres
- Viking Silk Cap
- Sixties York