Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Bootham Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Fishergate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Crest of York St John College
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Union Gas Works
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Victoria Bar
- The Norman Abbey
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Black Death
- The Debtors' Prison
- Mary Ward
- King Edward II and York