Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of an Athlete
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Cawood Sword
- York Union Gas Works
- The New Theatre
- Viking Coins
- The Mystery Plays
- Ripon College for Women
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Council of Arles
- A Pipkin
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Red Tower