Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bone Trial Piece
- Transport Moves On
- The Female Prison
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- St Crux's Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Water Lanes
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Olive Oil Container
- Fire in the Minster
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Assembly Rooms
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart