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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Olive Oil Container
- The White Rose of York
- New Shopping Centres
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Church of St Olave
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Roman Fortress
- Scarborough Bridge
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- First World War Memorial
- York and the Holocaust
- The Norman Castle
- The York Hoard
- Teaching the Poor
- Lendal Bridge