Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- The York Helmet
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Council of Arles
- Middleham Jewel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Ouse Bridge
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Bar Convent
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- New Earswick