Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Greyfriars
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The First Railway Station
- Second World War York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Minster Library
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Hospitium
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Railway Station
- Fairfax House
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Red Tower
- The End of the Abbey