Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Bombed
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Norman Abbey
- Viking Male Grooming
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Anglian Carving
- The Roman Fortress
- The Multangular Tower
- Anglian Cross
- The Norman Minster