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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The End of the Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Shambles