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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Industrial Upheaval
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster after the Reformation
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Bar Convent
- A New Vision For York
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Crux's Church
- Jubbergate
- Stonegate
- Dick Turpin
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Norman Window Frame
- The Railway King: George Hudson