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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- The Guildhall
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The York Hoard
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The White Rose of York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Gold Finger Ring
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Female Prison
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Our Lady's Row
- King Richard II and York