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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Medieval Castle
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Ouse Bridge
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- First World War York
- The Abbot's House
- The Roman Fortress
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fire in the Minster
- The York Helmet
- The Medieval Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- New Earswick
- Silver Strap Ends
- The New Theatre
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Railway Station