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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- First World War York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Church of St Olave
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Rowntree Park
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Aldwark Synagogue
- A New Walk
- The New Theatre
- Viking Silk Cap
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Greyfriars