Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Mansion House
- New Earswick
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Female Prison
- The Hospitium
- The Guildhall
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Military Belt Fitting
- Middleham Jewel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Gold Finger Ring
- A Pipkin
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Is York Cursed?
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey