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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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Retreat
- Jubbergate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Medieval Prisons
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Fire in the Minster
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'