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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Anglian Cross
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Second World War York
- King Edward II and York
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of St Olave
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Red Tower
- Margaret Clitherow
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- New Earswick
- Bone Trial Piece