Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- Norman Window Frame
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Castle
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Mystery Plays
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Edward II and York
- Middleham Jewel
- Barker Tower
- York's Airfield
- The Cawood Sword
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Central Library
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- King Edward III and York