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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
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Norman Window Frame
- York Garrison
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bone Trial Piece
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Lendal Bridge
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The First Railway Station
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fishergate Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- Water Lanes