Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Transport Moves On
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Abbot's House
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward II and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Crest of York St John College
- Clifford's Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Male Grooming
- Fishergate Bar
- First World War York
- Victoria Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head