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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Council of Arles
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Coins
- Transport Moves On
- Mary Ward
- Rowntree Park
- Gold Arm Ring
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster in the 20th Century