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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- A New Vision For York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Medieval Prisons
- Monk Bar
- Jubbergate
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Cinema Comes to York
- Judges Lodging
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Medieval Minster
- The Railway Institute
- St Crux's Church