Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New University
- Constantius Chlorus
- First World War York
- Walmgate Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Teaching the Poor
- St Crux's Church
- Norman Window Frame
- King Richard III and York
- The Railway Institute
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Horn of Ulf
- Ouse Bridge
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Lendal Tower