Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Boot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Railway Institute
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Walmgate Bar
- The Shambles
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Fire in the Minster
- Viking Coins
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Inscription from Fortress Gate