Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- First World War York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Statue of the God Mars
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King Edward I and York
- The New Theatre
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward II and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Coins
- Inscription from Fortress Gate