Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Greyfriars
- Church of St Olave
- Medieval Prisons
- George Leeman
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Walmgate Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Olive Oil Container
- The End of the Abbey
- The York Hoard
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Anglian Carving