Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- View from Station Rise
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Black Death
- King Edward II and York
- King Richard II and York
- A New University
- Is York Cursed?
- Bootham School
- The End of the Abbey
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rowntree Park
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'