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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Abbot's House
- Ripon College for Women
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Hospitium
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Basilica
- Olive Oil Container
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham School
- The New Theatre
- King Richard II and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St William's Shrine
- A New Vision For York