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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Helen
- John Carr - Architect
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Railway Station
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Shambles
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Mystery Plays
- The County Court House
- York's Airfield
- The Basilica
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart