Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The First Minster
- Statue of the God Mars
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War York
- Olive Oil Container
- Is York Cursed?
- Fairfax House
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street