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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Norman House
- King Edward III and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Female Prison
- The First Minster
- The Mystery Plays
- The First Railway Station
- Lendal Bridge
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- First World War York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- A New University
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle