Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- York Central Library
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Middleham Jewel
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Lendal Bridge
- The Guildhall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bronze weights
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Rowntree Park
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Council of Arles
- Judges Lodging