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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- View from Station Rise
- Clifford's Tower
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inscription to Hecules
- Middleham Jewel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York Railway Station
- York Garrison
- Fishergate Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- St Crux's Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Anglian Hanging Bowl