Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- The 1190 Massacre
- Medieval Prisons
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Norman Minster
- Holy Trinity Church
- Fire in the Minster
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Bar Convent
- St William's Shrine
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Male Grooming
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Anglian Hanging Bowl