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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Olive Oil Container
- York Art Gallery
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Silk Cap
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Garrison
- The Council of Arles
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Norman Window Frame
- A New University
- The Guildhall
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Military Belt Fitting
- The County Court House