Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The White Rose of York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Statue of Napoleon
- Feeding Roman York
- The Council of Arles
- Roman Head Pot
- Our Lady's Row
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The York Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece