Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bone Trial Piece
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Olave
- York Art Gallery
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Transport Moves On
- St William's Shrine
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bootham Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- The First Railway Station
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Abbey
- King Edward III and York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions