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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The End of the Abbey
- Fairfax House
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Mystery Plays
- Is York Cursed?
- Barley Hall
- Viking Boot
- The Council of Arles
- St William's Shrine
- Minster Library
- 62 Low Petergate
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Stonegate