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 Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- A Pipkin
- York's Airfield
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Council of Arles
- Church of St Wilfrid
- New Earswick
- Victoria Bar
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The George Fox Incident
- Norman Window Frame
- Jubbergate