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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The York Helmet
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The New Theatre
- The First Minster
- A Pipkin
- Clifford's Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of St Olave
- The Council of Arles
- Barley Hall
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries