Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Military Belt Fitting
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Statue of the God Mars
- Dick Turpin
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Medieval Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Airfield
- Micklegate Bar