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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Hospitium
- York's Coat of Arms
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Norman House
- Monk Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Medieval Castle
- Fishergate Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- Gold Arm Ring
- A New Walk
- Constantius Chlorus
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Silver Strap Ends