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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- The Basilica
- Mary Ward
- Bootham School
- York's Airfield
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Cinema Comes to York
- St William's Shrine
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Greyfriars
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bone Trial Piece
- Barley Hall