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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The First Minster
- King Edward III and York
- York Central Library
- Our Lady's Row
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Second World War York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Medieval Minster
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Helen
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Silk Cap