Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Multangular Tower
- Minster Library
- York Bombed
- Fishergate Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Victoria Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bootham Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- John Carr - Architect
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Castle Museum