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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Black Death
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rowntree Park
- De Grey Rooms
- The Roman Fortress
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Multangular Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King Edward III and York
- York's Airfield
- The New Theatre
- The Medieval Castle