Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- King Richard II and York
- John Carr - Architect
- Judges Lodging
- Statue of an Athlete
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Multangular Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Garrison
- Medieval Prisons
- King Edward II and York
- York Central Library
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters