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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Statue of the God Mars
- Clifford's Tower
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Military Belt Fitting
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Castle Museum
- The County Court House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Minster Library
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Retreat
- Viking Sword Pommel
- View from Station Rise
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- York Central Library