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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Richard III and York
- The Bar Convent
- Middleham Jewel
- The Victorian Prison Building
- John Carr - Architect
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Fishergate Bar
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- View from Station Rise
- The Mystery Plays
- The Female Prison
- The Basilica
- Medieval Prisons
- The Guildhall
- The Medieval Castle