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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Norman Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Helen
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Mary Ward
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Clifford's Tower
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Hospitium
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- A New Vision For York
- Skeldergate Bridge