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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Second World War York
- St Crux's Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Jubbergate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Multangular Tower
- York Garrison
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Medieval Prisons
- York Bombed
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Middleham Jewel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Skeldergate Bridge