Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Abbey
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York's Airfield
- Fishergate Bar
- The Female Prison
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Boot
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Retreat
- Anglian Carving