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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bootham School
- The White Rose of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster after the Reformation
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Medieval Prisons
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fairfax House
- York Central Library
- King Edward III and York
- Monk Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Coins