Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Red Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Minster Library
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- King Richard II and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Edward II and York
- Bronze weights
- The York Hoard
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Transport Moves On
- New Earswick
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Retreat
- The Mystery Plays