Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Garrison
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Council of Arles
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Norman Castle
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The York Observatory
- A New University
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Assembly Rooms
- Stonegate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Church of St Helen