Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Micklegate Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The End of the Abbey
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Edward I and York
- Our Lady's Row
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Richard II and York
- Sixties York