Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Barker Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Wilfrid
- A New Vision For York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Retreat
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- New Shopping Centres
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Shambles
- Guy Fawkes
- The Debtors' Prison
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey