Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Church of St Helen
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Is York Cursed?
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The First Railway Station
- Lendal Bridge
- The Shambles
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's first historian: Francis Drake