Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bootham Bar
- Transport Moves On
- Viking Male Grooming
- Norman Window Frame
- Second World War York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The George Fox Incident