Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Fairfax House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Feeding Roman York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Garrison
- The Medieval Abbey
- 62 Low Petergate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Transport Moves On
- Bronze weights
- Statue of the God Mars
- York's Coat of Arms