Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Bone Trial Piece
- Teaching the Poor
- The Hospitium
- Alcuin of York
- The Greyfriars
- John Carr - Architect
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription to Hecules
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The First Railway Station
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Silk Cap
- Norman Window Frame
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York