Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bootham Bar
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Assembly Rooms
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- View from Station Rise
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Clifford's Tower
- The Norman House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Bootham School
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Norman Castle