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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Railway Station
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward III and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Debtors' Prison
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- 62 Low Petergate
- Cinema Comes to York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Boot