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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Rowntree Park
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Black Death
- A New Walk
- Church of St Olave
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Red Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- First World War Memorial
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Norman Minster