Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Monk Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Castle Museum
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Industrial Upheaval
- Fairfax House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Art Gallery
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Male Grooming