Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- The Mansion House
- The York Hoard
- Barley Hall
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- A New Vision For York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Greyfriars
- King Richard II and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Assembly Rooms
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster in Viking Times
- George Leeman