Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- York Railway Station
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Middleham Jewel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Transport Moves On
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- De Grey Rooms
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Crux's Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Lendal Tower