Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Assembly Rooms
- Fairfax House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Fire in the Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Dick Turpin
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- First World War Memorial
- The Retreat
- Holy Trinity Church
- Margaret Clitherow
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries