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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Medieval Castle
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Assembly Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Silver Strap Ends
- First World War Memorial
- The Female Prison
- A New Walk
- Church of St Olave
- Anglian Cross