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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Industrial Upheaval
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Anglian Cross
- Jubbergate
- The Greyfriars
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The York Hoard
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Our Lady's Row
- The Retreat
- The Mansion House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Fairfax House
- Church of St Helen