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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Barley Hall
- Scarborough Bridge
- Lendal Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- A New Vision For York
- Vikings and Christianity
- Ripon College for Women
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Victoria Bar
- King Edward II and York
- William Etty, Artist
- Jubbergate
- The Cawood Sword