Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- York Bombed
- The Greyfriars
- King Richard III and York
- First World War York
- Bronze weights
- Viking Male Grooming
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Walmgate Bar
- The Mystery Plays
- The Basilica
- Statue of an Athlete
- Monk Bar
- York Art Gallery
- Victoria Bar