Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The White Rose of York
- Crest of York St John College
- Barley Hall
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Abbot's House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The New Theatre
- Water Lanes
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Central Library
- 62 Low Petergate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Cinema Comes to York