Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- George Leeman
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bootham Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Abbot's House
- De Grey Rooms
- Dick Turpin
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Hospitium
- New Earswick
- Silver Strap Ends
- Olive Oil Container
- The New Theatre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Roman Gods and Goddesses