Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- The End of the Abbey
- The First Minster
- View from Station Rise
- A New Walk
- York Castle Museum
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The White Rose of York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Is York Cursed?
- Mary Ward
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Fishergate Bar
- Bronze weights
- Lendal Tower
- The Medieval Minster
- Roman Head Pot