Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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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.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Crest of York St John College
- Clifford's Tower
- York Railway Station
- The Black Death
- Dick Turpin
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- King Richard II and York
- The Medieval Castle
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King Edward II and York
- The George Fox Incident
- Roman Head Pot
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Shambles