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 List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- The Battle of the Standard
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Mansion House
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman Castle
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Cross
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bootham Bar
- Inscription to Hecules
- John Carr - Architect
- William Etty, Artist
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Bar Convent
- The Medieval Castle
- The New Theatre