Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- De Grey Rooms
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Is York Cursed?
- A New Walk
- Olive Oil Container
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Fire in the Minster
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Mystery Plays
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Micklegate Bar