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 City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Roman Fortress
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Battle of the Standard
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Male Grooming
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Shambles
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Guy Fawkes
- The 1190 Massacre
- New Shopping Centres
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Boot