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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- First World War Memorial
- The Multangular Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Alcuin of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Castle Museum
- The Bar Convent
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Council of Arles
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Coins
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- George Leeman
- Statue of an Athlete