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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- The Greyfriars
- The Bar Convent
- York Garrison
- The Retreat
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward I and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- De Grey Rooms
- Gold Finger Ring
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- King Edward II and York