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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Roman Fortress
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Coins
- The 1190 Massacre
- The White Rose of York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- View from Station Rise
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St William's Shrine
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of St Olave
- Hair of a Roman Girl