Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Railway Institute
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York's Airfield
- St William's Shrine
- De Grey Rooms
- Medieval Prisons
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers