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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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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.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- York Garrison
- Clifford's Tower
- King Richard II and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Judges Lodging
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Fire in the Minster
- Dick Turpin
- The Norman House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Military Belt Fitting