Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- York's Airfield
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Is York Cursed?
- The Mystery Plays
- The End of the Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Red Tower
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mansion House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Military Belt Fitting