Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The York Helmet
- The Abbot's House
- King Richard II and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Boot
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Ripon College for Women
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Gold Arm Ring
- Anglian Carving
- The Mansion House