Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- The Medieval Minster
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Central Library
- The Multangular Tower
- Margaret Clitherow
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Battle of the Standard
- Olive Oil Container
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Medieval Prisons
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The First Minster
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Trams Pulled by Horses