Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York Central Library
- Anglian Carving
- Statue of the God Mars
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Statue of an Athlete
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Abbot's House
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Battle of the Standard
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Boot