Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Treasurer's House
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Our Lady's Row
- Viking Boot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Norman Castle
- Transport Moves On
- The Medieval Abbey