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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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- The Red Tower
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Transport Moves On
- A New University
- Church of St Olave
- Fishergate Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The County Court House
- Roman Chimney Pot