Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Sixties York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- New Earswick
- Anglian Cross
- A New University
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The New Theatre
- Fishergate Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Lendal Bridge