Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Barker Tower
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Mary Ward
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Stonegate
- Church of St Olave
- Roman Head Pot
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Red Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Coins
- York Union Gas Works
- York's Medieval Synagogue