Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Royal Station Hotel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Margaret Clitherow
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Boot
- The Railway Institute
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Male Grooming
- New Shopping Centres
- The Medieval Castle
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Castle Museum
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Church of St Helen