Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Cawood Sword
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Roman Head Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Victoria Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Fire in the Minster
- George Leeman
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Transport Moves On
- Micklegate Bar