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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- View from Station Rise
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Silver Strap Ends
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Cross
- Treasurer's House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Garrison
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Industrial Upheaval
- Crest of York St John College
- Bronze weights