Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Male Grooming
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman House
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Bronze weights
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham School
- Roman Chimney Pot
- George Leeman
- De Grey Rooms
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The End of the Abbey