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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Medieval Abbey
- New Earswick
- Scarborough Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The 1190 Massacre
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Yorkshire Museum
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Railway Station