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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King Edward II and York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Micklegate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The York Observatory
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- De Grey Rooms