Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Olive Oil Container
- The County Court House
- Anglian Cross
- Viking Silk Cap
- The George Fox Incident
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Minster Library
- Teaching the Poor
- Lendal Bridge