Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Guy Fawkes
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Coins
- Sixties York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Olive Oil Container
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The White Rose of York
- Barker Tower
- The Shambles
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Mansion House
- Rowntree Park
- The 1190 Massacre