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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Shambles
- York Garrison
- The First Minster
- York's Airfield
- The Horn of Ulf
- The York Hoard
- King's Manor - Victorian
- 62 Low Petergate
- Norman Window Frame
- Sixties York
- Anglian Cross
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- Fishergate Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Statue of the God Mars