Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- A Pipkin
- The Shambles
- The Black Death
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Mansion House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- First World War Memorial
- Yorkshire Museum
- Fairfax House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Ouse Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Medieval Castle
- Rowntree Park
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop