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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Retreat
- York's Coat of Arms
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Walmgate Bar
- Our Lady's Row
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Basilica
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Teaching the Poor
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Medieval Castle