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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bootham Bar
- The Norman Castle
- Teaching the Poor
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bootham School
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- King Richard III and York
- Guy Fawkes
- Anglian Carving
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Roman Head Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Boot
- Barley Hall
- York Garrison
- New Shopping Centres
- York Central Library