Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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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.
- Norman Window Frame
- The York Helmet
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Red Tower
- Guy Fawkes
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A Pipkin
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Shambles
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Garrison
- Fire in the Minster
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Union Gas Works