Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward III and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Red Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Guy Fawkes
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barley Hall
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The White Rose of York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Medieval Castle
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Walmgate Bar
- Monk Bar
- Water Lanes