Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Carving
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Medieval Castle
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Central Library
- Barker Tower
- Bone Trial Piece
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Coins
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Second World War York
- Lendal Tower
- The Abbot's House