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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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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...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Edward II and York
- The Black Death
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Mystery Plays
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Cross
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bone Trial Piece
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- New Shopping Centres
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Cawood Sword
- Anglian Burial Vessel