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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Black Death
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Bar Convent
- Water Lanes
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Middleham Jewel
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Olave
- York Central Library
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- A New Vision For York