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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The George Fox Incident
- The Abbot's House
- First World War Memorial
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Basilica
- Medieval Prisons
- Ouse Bridge
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Hospitium
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Olive Oil Container
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Norman Minster
- The Shambles