Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Viking Coins
- Minster Library
- The Abbot's House
- Inscription to Hecules
- The York Hoard
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Church of St Olave
- Our Lady's Row
- The Hospitium
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Black Death