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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- The End of the Abbey
- York Garrison
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Aldwark Synagogue
- George Leeman
- The Council of Arles
- View from Station Rise
- Ouse Bridge
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Coins
- Jubbergate
- The Multangular Tower
- The York Observatory
- The Greyfriars
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector