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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Shopping Centres
- The Council of Arles
- The First Minster
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Middleham Jewel
- Lendal Bridge
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- John Carr - Architect
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Mystery Plays
- Bronze weights
- The Mansion House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Walmgate Bar
- The White Rose of York
- Crest of York St John College
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- A New University