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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Greyfriars
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fishergate Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- George Leeman
- Constantius Chlorus
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Olive Oil Container
- York Art Gallery
- The Railway Institute
- Feeding Roman York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Silver Strap Ends
- Water Lanes