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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- The Battle of the Standard
- Barley Hall
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Fire in the Minster
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Helen
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Head Pot
- King Richard II and York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers