Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman Abbey
- The Retreat
- Second World War York
- The Black Death
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- A New University
- The Roman Fortress
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Statue of an Athlete