Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Bronze weights
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Teaching the Poor
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Art Gallery
- The Red Tower
- Barker Tower
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Richard II and York
- The Medieval Castle
- York Central Library
- Olive Oil Container
- Industrial Upheaval
- York Railway Station
- De Grey Rooms
- The Council of Arles
- Eric Bloodaxe