Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- St Crux's Church
- Cinema Comes to York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Lendal Bridge
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Is York Cursed?
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Treasurer's House
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Abbot's House
- The Railway Institute
- Dick Turpin
- Skeldergate Bridge