Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Norman Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Mansion House
- The Horn of Ulf
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Norman House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Central Library
- Inscription to Hecules
- Is York Cursed?
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Medieval Castle