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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Judges Lodging
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Our Lady's Row
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Mystery Plays
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze weights
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Castle Museum
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Mithras and Arimanius
- George Leeman