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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Victoria Bar
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of an Athlete
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Fire in the Minster
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The White Rose of York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The George Fox Incident
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- 62 Low Petergate