Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Water Lanes
- The Bar Convent
- The County Court House
- Judges Lodging
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bootham Bar
- A New Vision For York
- The Medieval Castle
- A New Walk
- The Medieval Abbey
- Inscription to Hecules
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York St John in the 20th Century