Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- A New Walk
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Olive Oil Container
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Horn of Ulf
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Fairfax House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Silver Strap Ends
- Norman Window Frame
- Ouse Bridge
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bootham Bar