Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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 Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Dick Turpin
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York Art Gallery
- Gold Finger Ring
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- St William's Shrine
- Norman Window Frame
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's Coat of Arms
- Inscription to Hecules
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Anglian Cross
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Guy Fawkes
- Constantius Chlorus
- Jubbergate