Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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 the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Middleham Jewel
- York Railway Station
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fishergate Bar
- Inscription to Hecules
- Monk Bar
- Treasurer's House
- First World War Memorial
- York Art Gallery
- Olive Oil Container
- St Crux's Church
- Viking Coins
- York Garrison