Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Anglian Cross
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Our Lady's Row
- The Multangular Tower
- Sixties York
- William Etty, Artist
- Feeding Roman York
- The Cawood Sword
- De Grey Rooms
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Water Lanes
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Garrison