Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Barker Tower
- Teaching the Poor
- Feeding Roman York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Ouse Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The York Hoard
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Norman Window Frame
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St William's Shrine
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Battle of the Standard