Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Second World War York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The First Minster
- The End of the Abbey
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- Our Lady's Row
- Medieval Prisons
- A New Vision For York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Teaching the Poor
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Lendal Bridge
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Castle