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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Olive Oil Container
- Jubbergate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Retreat
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Scarborough Bridge
- Victoria Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The First Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- Bootham School
- The Norman House
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Norman Castle