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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King Richard II and York
- The Medieval Abbey
- View from Station Rise
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Crest of York St John College
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Garrison
- The Norman Abbey
- Clifford's Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- Statue of an Athlete
- The New Theatre
- Yorkshire Museum
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Medieval Castle