Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Abbot's House
- A Pipkin
- Anglian Cross
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Cinema Comes to York
- Jubbergate
- King Richard II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Roman Fortress
- Bootham Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Bar Convent