Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- William Etty, Artist
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman Minster
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- George Leeman
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Crest of York St John College
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Shambles