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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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Ouse Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Tower
- The First Minster
- The Red Tower
- Barker Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Bar Convent
- York Central Library
- Anglian Cross
- Church of St Olave
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'