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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Union Gas Works
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bronze weights
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Airfield
- Alcuin of York
- The Cawood Sword
- The County Court House
- New Earswick
- Lendal Tower
- Fishergate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Red Tower
- The Abbot's House