Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- George Leeman
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- William Etty, Artist
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Bar Convent
- Crest of York St John College
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Church of St Helen
- The Norman House
- Scarborough Bridge
- The New Theatre
- Walmgate Bar