Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- King Richard II and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Feeding Roman York
- Crest of York St John College
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of the God Mars
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New Walk
- The Greyfriars
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Medieval Prisons
- York St John in the 20th Century