Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- King Edward II and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Black Death
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bootham School
- Our Lady's Row
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Minster Library
- York Railway Station
- John Carr - Architect
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Norman Window Frame
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- First World War Memorial
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop