Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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 Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The 1190 Massacre
- Statue of the God Mars
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bone Trial Piece
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Mystery Plays
- Gold Finger Ring
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Battle of the Standard