Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Military Belt Fitting
- Anglian Cross
- Walmgate Bar
- The Red Tower
- The Basilica
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Constantius Chlorus
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Monk Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- A Pipkin
- New Earswick
- Victoria Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel