Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Mary Ward
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Horn of Ulf
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Treasurer's House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Transport Moves On
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Elizabeth Boardingham