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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Mystery Plays
- A Pipkin
- The Norman Abbey
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Female Prison
- William Etty, Artist
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement