Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Guildhall
- The Bar Convent
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Female Prison
- Church of St Olave
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The End of the Abbey
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The First Minster
- King Edward II and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Feeding Roman York