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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Statue of an Athlete
- Second World War York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Norman Window Frame
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Head Pot
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- George Leeman
- Fishergate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in Viking Times