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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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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 the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Central Library
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Red Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Monk Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Bar Convent