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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St Crux's Church
- John Carr - Architect
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The County Court House
- Ouse Bridge
- Transport Moves On
- The Cawood Sword
- Holy Trinity Church
- The First Railway Station