Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Helen
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Vikings and Christianity
- A New Vision For York
- York Railway Station
- Silver Strap Ends
- The First Minster
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Victorian Prison Building
- All Saints Church, North Street