Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- The 1190 Massacre
- Transport Moves On
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Battle of the Standard
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Water Lanes
- The Cawood Sword
- The York Hoard
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Bar Convent
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Greyfriars