Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Bootham Bar
- The Retreat
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Silver Strap Ends
- Water Lanes
- Viking Silk Cap
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Edward III and York
- King Richard II and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- Judges Lodging
- The Multangular Tower
- Barley Hall