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 Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Battle of the Standard
- Sixties York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Basilica
- Ouse Bridge
- Gold Arm Ring
- Lendal Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Richard III and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Debtors' Prison
- Micklegate Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa