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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- Church of St Olave
- York Central Library
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- A New Walk
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The First Minster
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Stonegate
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Basilica
- The Norman House
- York's Coat of Arms
- Gold Arm Ring
- Treasurer's House