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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Norman Abbey
- King Edward III and York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Medieval Minster
- Anglian Cross
- The 1190 Massacre
- William Etty, Artist
- Industrial Upheaval
- A New Walk
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior