Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Rowntree Park
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Medieval Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Roman Fortress
- A Pipkin
- Fire in the Minster
- King Edward II and York
- The York Helmet
- King Richard III and York
- Sixties York
- The Abbot's House
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Battle of the Standard