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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Teaching the Poor
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Treasurer's House
- Minster Library
- The First Minster
- Our Lady's Row
- Holy Trinity Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Scarborough Bridge
- Sixties York
- Fairfax House
- The 1190 Massacre
- Ouse Bridge
- De Grey Rooms