Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Council of Arles
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Anglian Cross
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- New Earswick
- York Art Gallery
- Minster Library
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The First Minster
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Jubbergate
- A New Vision For York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate