Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Ouse Bridge
- York Garrison
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Medieval Minster
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Helmet
- The Basilica
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Hospitium
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Water Lanes
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King Edward III and York