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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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The White Rose of York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Minster Library
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Boot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York's Airfield
- The Basilica
- The Mystery Plays
- The First Railway Station
- The County Court House
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Bar Convent
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'