Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Scarborough Bridge
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Railway Station
- A New Vision For York
- The First Railway Station
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Central Library
- Church of St Olave
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Ouse Bridge
- The York Hoard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall