Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Abbey
- The Battle of the Standard
- Clifford's Tower
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fairfax House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Jubbergate
- King Richard II and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Abbot's House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Minster Library
- Trams Pulled by Horses