Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- View from Station Rise
- Statue of the God Mars
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- St William's Shrine
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King Edward III and York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Council of Arles
- Victoria Bar
- The York Hoard
- The Assembly Rooms
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bones of a Roman Combatant