Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Military Belt Fitting
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Medieval Castle
- The Cawood Sword
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Guildhall
- Gold Finger Ring
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Edward III and York
- The Norman House
- York's Airfield
- The Medieval Minster
- York Art Gallery
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop