Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Micklegate Bar
- Walmgate Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- King Richard III and York
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The George Fox Incident
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Teaching the Poor
- The First Railway Station
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- William Etty, Artist
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Eric Bloodaxe