Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Mystery Plays
- The Assembly Rooms
- The York Hoard
- Micklegate Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bootham Bar
- Bootham School
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Railway Station
- York Union Gas Works
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Monk Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- De Grey Rooms