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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Olave
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Bar Convent
- The Cawood Sword
- Bootham Bar
- The New Theatre
- The Norman Abbey
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Water Lanes
- Norman Window Frame
- Micklegate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Basilica
- Victoria Bar