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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Bar Convent
- King Richard III and York
- A Pipkin
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Olive Oil Container
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Guy Fawkes
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Viking Boot
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Norman House
- John Carr - Architect
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York's Airfield