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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Cawood Sword
- Statue of the God Mars
- The York Helmet
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- George Leeman
- The York Hoard
- The Battle of the Standard
- Gold Arm Ring
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Council of Arles
- Guy Fawkes
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Castle Museum
- The Mystery Plays