Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bronze weights
- Statue of an Athlete
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Norman House
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bone Trial Piece
- First World War York
- 62 Low Petergate
- The York Helmet
- Lendal Bridge