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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Second World War York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Central Library
- Walmgate Bar
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Castle
- The Greyfriars
- First World War Memorial
- Bone Trial Piece
- The County Court House
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- Olive Oil Container
- Plum Cakes for Christmas