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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Hospitium
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Barley Hall
- The Shambles
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Water Lanes
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York Art Gallery
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Military Belt Fitting
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Judges Lodging
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa