Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- George Leeman
- Church of St Olave
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Abbot's House
- Fire in the Minster
- The Norman House
- William Etty, Artist
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Norman Abbey
- The Medieval Castle
- Royal Station Hotel
- First World War Memorial
- York Garrison
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Richard III and York