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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Clifford's Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Teaching the Poor
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The First Minster
- Inscription to Hecules
- Gold Finger Ring
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Red Tower
- Judges Lodging