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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Multangular Tower
- The Mystery Plays
- Silver Strap Ends
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Bar Convent
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Middleham Jewel
- Mary Ward
- De Grey Rooms
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey