Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The End of the Abbey
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Hospitium
- The Mystery Plays
- First World War Memorial
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Female Prison
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The York Hoard
- Statue of the God Mars
- King Richard III and York
- The York Helmet
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Minster Library