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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- A New University
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Victoria Bar
- The First Minster
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Norman Minster
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Medieval Prisons
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Horn of Ulf
- Crest of York St John College
- King Richard III and York