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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The First Railway Station
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Judges Lodging
- Silver Strap Ends
- Lendal Tower
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- New Earswick
- Yorkshire Museum
- Roman Head Pot
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward I and York
- Our Lady's Row
- King Richard II and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl