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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Greyfriars
- The Mystery Plays
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Coins
- De Grey Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Guildhall
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Norman Minster
- York Art Gallery
- Church of St Helen