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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Monk Bar
- York Art Gallery
- The First Railway Station
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Boot
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Alcuin of York
- Guy Fawkes
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St William's Shrine
- Micklegate Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot