Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- A New University
- King's Manor - Victorian
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Constantius Chlorus
- The New Theatre
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Edward III and York
- York Art Gallery
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Statue of the God Mars
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Mansion House
- The County Court House
- Rowntree Park