Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward III and York
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Shambles
- New Earswick
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Treasurer's House
- Fire in the Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Garrison
- Ouse Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers