Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- York's Airfield
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bronze weights
- King Edward II and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Victoria Bar
- St William's Shrine
- Monk Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Garrison
- First World War Memorial
- First World War York
- Barker Tower