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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Fire in the Minster
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of Napoleon
- John Carr - Architect
- The Multangular Tower
- Treasurer's House
- The Black Death
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers