Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Lendal Bridge
- The First Railway Station
- William Etty, Artist
- York Castle Museum
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Monk Bar
- A New Vision For York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Anglian Cross
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Shambles
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Our Lady's Row
- View from Station Rise