Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Railway Institute
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The First Railway Station
- View from Station Rise
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The York Helmet
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Abbot's House
- Ripon College for Women
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The County Court House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Bar Convent
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill