Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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 Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The 1190 Massacre
- Lendal Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Vikings and Christianity
- Ouse Bridge
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The First Minster
- Vale of York Viking Hoard