Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Shopping Centres
- The Battle of the Standard
- Viking Coins
- Crest of York St John College
- The Roman Fortress
- Jubbergate
- Middleham Jewel
- The New Theatre
- Viking Silk Cap
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Minster
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's Airfield
- The Norman Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- York Central Library
- Barker Tower
- Inscription to Hecules