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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The First Minster
- Crest of York St John College
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Our Lady's Row
- The Greyfriars
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Norman Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels