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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Guy Fawkes
- King Richard II and York
- A New Walk
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Norman House
- Viking Silk Cap
- Middleham Jewel
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Head Pot
- York in the fifteenth Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- William Etty, Artist
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York's first historian: Francis Drake