Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York's Coat of Arms
- Victoria Bar
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Anglian Cross
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York's Airfield
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Holy Trinity Church
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The New Theatre
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Eric Bloodaxe
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 18th Century