Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Royal Station Hotel
- Statue of Napoleon
- Roman Head Pot
- The York Helmet
- The Mystery Plays
- Industrial Upheaval
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The End of the Abbey
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Lendal Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King Edward II and York