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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- The Black Death
- The Medieval Abbey
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cinema Comes to York
- Teaching the Poor
- William Etty, Artist
- Olive Oil Container
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Railway Institute
- King Richard II and York
- The Basilica
- King Edward I and York
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Airfield
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers