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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Lendal Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A Pipkin
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Coins
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard II and York
- The First Railway Station
- Barley Hall