Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Helmet
- John Carr - Architect
- Viking Sword Pommel
- First World War York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Scarborough Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- New Earswick
- Middleham Jewel
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Horn of Ulf
- Stonegate
- The Cawood Sword