Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Church of St Wilfrid
- First World War Memorial
- Viking Boot
- Water Lanes
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The York Helmet
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Retreat
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- Dick Turpin