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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Rowntree Park
- The Norman Minster
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Bombed
- Micklegate Bar
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- John Carr - Architect
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Our Lady's Row
- Gold Arm Ring
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Greyfriars
- William Etty, Artist
- York Union Gas Works
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall