Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- The 1190 Massacre
- King Edward II and York
- York Castle Museum
- The First Minster
- A Pipkin
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Barley Hall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Abbot's House
- Margaret Clitherow
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Medieval Abbey
- Feeding Roman York
- Middleham Jewel
- St William's Shrine
- The Cawood Sword