Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- Fairfax House
- The Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ripon College for Women
- Mithras and Arimanius
- John Carr - Architect
- Bronze weights
- The Debtors' Prison
- Barker Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Second World War York
- The County Court House