Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- The Medieval Abbey
- Church of St Helen
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- De Grey Rooms
- Royal Station Hotel
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Edward III and York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman Minster
- Statue of Napoleon
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Judges Lodging