Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Gold Arm Ring
- Monk Bar
- The York Hoard
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Coins
- Barker Tower
- Is York Cursed?
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Boot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- John Carr - Architect
- Bronze weights
- The Abbot's House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters