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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Union Gas Works
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Cinema Comes to York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Minster Library
- Bootham School
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Church of St Olave
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Yorkshire Museum
- Fire in the Minster
- Lendal Bridge
- Alcuin of York