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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Is York Cursed?
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Bombed
- New Earswick
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Teaching the Poor
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The 1190 Massacre
- Military Belt Fitting
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Garrison
- York's Airfield
- Eric Bloodaxe