Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Retreat
- Viking Silk Cap
- Gold Finger Ring
- Clifford's Tower
- Bootham School
- Scarborough Bridge
- Sixties York
- Barley Hall
- Viking Coins
- The Norman Abbey
- The Abbot's House
- The County Court House
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rowntree Park
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
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