Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- The Norman Castle
- The Norman Minster
- King Edward III and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York St John in the 20th Century
- First World War York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Bombed
- Olive Oil Container
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Red Tower