Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The White Rose of York
- The George Fox Incident
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard II and York
- Bootham Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Second World War York
- Walmgate Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- Statue of an Athlete
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Scarborough Bridge
- Fire in the Minster
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York