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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Victoria Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Anglian Cross
- Minster Library
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Olive Oil Container
- The End of the Abbey
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Richard II and York
- The Roman Fortress
- The Female Prison
- The Red Tower
- The Hospitium