Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Roman Fortress
- Fishergate Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Greyfriars
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- William Etty, Artist
- King Richard II and York
- The Black Death
- Walmgate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- The Norman Minster