Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Debtors' Prison
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Minster
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Hospitium
- The Guildhall
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Water Lanes