Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The End of the Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Water Lanes
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New University
- Fishergate Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Olave