Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Edward I and York
- Our Lady's Row
- Clifford's Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Shambles
- Norman Window Frame
- The Bar Convent
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Norman Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- New Earswick