Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Margaret Clitherow
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Church of St Helen
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The End of the Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Council of Arles
- Gold Finger Ring
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Scarborough Bridge