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 Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- The Black Death
- Anglian Carving
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Lendal Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Mystery Plays
- Stonegate
- The End of the Abbey
- King Richard III and York
- First World War York
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Norman House