Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Norman Castle
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The 1190 Massacre
- 62 Low Petergate
- Crest of York St John College
- William Etty, Artist
- The New Theatre
- The Norman Minster
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward I and York
- Micklegate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Council of Arles
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in the 20th Century