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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- View from Station Rise
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Observatory
- York Railway Station
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Victoria Bar
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Female Prison
- The Victorian Prison Building
- First World War Memorial
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Vikings and Christianity