Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King Edward II and York
- St William's Shrine
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Garrison
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The New Theatre
- Inscription to Hecules
- St Crux's Church
- Jubbergate
- The Shambles
- The Abbot's House
- De Grey Rooms
- Gold Arm Ring
- Guy Fawkes
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Viking Sword Pommel