Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Jubbergate
- York Art Gallery
- The Female Prison
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Scarborough Bridge
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Garrison
- The Multangular Tower
- The Norman Abbey
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- A New Walk
- York Union Gas Works
- Medieval Prisons
- Our Lady's Row
- Daniel Defoe's York