Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- John Carr - Architect
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Fire in the Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Bootham Bar
- Barker Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Fairfax House
- Barley Hall
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The 1190 Massacre