Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription to Hecules
- Guy Fawkes
- Monk Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Norman House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Our Lady's Row
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The White Rose of York
- The First Minster
- York's Coat of Arms