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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- John Carr - Architect
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Is York Cursed?
- The Female Prison
- The Shambles
- Minster Library
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Guy Fawkes
- Mithras and Arimanius
- William Etty, Artist
- Silver Strap Ends
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Statue of Napoleon