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 End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Lendal Tower
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Norman Minster
- The Shambles
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Cawood Sword
- Olive Oil Container
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barker Tower
- Sixties York
- First World War Memorial
- New Shopping Centres
- The White Rose of York
- Anglian Cross
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman Abbey