Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Cross
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Union Gas Works
- Fishergate Bar
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Central Library
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Barker Tower
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Black Death
- Ouse Bridge
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- George Leeman