Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The George Fox Incident
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Female Prison
- Silver Strap Ends
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mary Ward
- Viking Boot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- William Etty, Artist
- King Edward II and York
- New Shopping Centres
- Treasurer's House