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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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Retreat
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Helen
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mansion House
- Barley Hall
- King Richard II and York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Mary Ward
- The Greyfriars
- King Richard III and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Judges Lodging
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Transport Moves On
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'