Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- The York Hoard
- The Mansion House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Cawood Sword
- Scarborough Bridge
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- William Etty, Artist
- Ouse Bridge
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Is York Cursed?
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Micklegate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop