Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Monk Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St William's Shrine
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Alcuin of York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Ouse Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription to Hecules
- Medieval Prisons
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall