Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- The White Rose of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward I and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Battle of the Standard
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Railway Station
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Medieval Castle
- York Castle Museum
- Middleham Jewel
- The Female Prison
- View from Station Rise