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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York and the Holocaust
- The Shambles
- The Medieval Minster
- New Shopping Centres
- George Leeman
- Fairfax House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of Napoleon
- Roman Head Pot
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Garrison
- First World War York
- Viking Coins