Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- King Edward II and York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Railway Institute
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Medieval Castle
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Dick Turpin
- The Roman Fortress
- Barker Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Alcuin of York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Basilica
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward III and York