Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Inscription to Hecules
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The George Fox Incident
- The Black Death
- Bone Trial Piece
- A New University
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Medieval Abbey
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Head Pot
- Mary Ward
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Retreat
- The Basilica
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Yorkshire Museum