Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Battle of the Standard
- Sixties York
- The Multangular Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Jubbergate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The New Theatre
- Margaret Clitherow
- Constantius Chlorus
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Minster
- Second World War York
- Church of St Olave