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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Lendal Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- First World War Memorial
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- William Etty, Artist
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The White Rose of York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- 62 Low Petergate