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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Holy Trinity Church
- First World War Memorial
- The Council of Arles
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Transport Moves On
- Lendal Bridge
- The First Railway Station
- Lendal Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Olive Oil Container
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Greyfriars
- A New Vision For York