Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Battle of the Standard
- Olive Oil Container
- The George Fox Incident
- Barker Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York's Airfield
- The New Theatre
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's Coat of Arms
- Water Lanes
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Monk Bar
- Judges Lodging