Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Church of St Helen
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Guy Fawkes
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- The York Helmet
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Teaching the Poor
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Our Lady's Row
- John Carr - Architect
- Transport Moves On
- Roman Head Pot
- The Mansion House