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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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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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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Mystery Plays
- Ouse Bridge
- York's Airfield
- Our Lady's Row
- Alcuin of York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Art Gallery
- Inscription to Hecules
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Middleham Jewel
- Dick Turpin
- The Council of Arles
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bootham School
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Anglian Cross