Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Minster
- New Shopping Centres
- Stonegate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Edward I and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Retreat
- King Richard II and York
- Monk Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New University
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Holy Trinity Church
- William Etty, Artist
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bone Trial Piece
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier