Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- A New Vision For York
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Olave
- Micklegate Bar
- The Guildhall
- Holy Trinity Church
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard III and York
- First World War Memorial
- The Female Prison