Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Bootham School
- Bone Trial Piece
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inscription to Hecules
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The First Railway Station
- Lendal Bridge
- The End of the Abbey
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The First Minster
- De Grey Rooms
- Rowntree Park
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Silver Strap Ends