Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Medieval Castle
- Fire in the Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Transport Moves On
- York Union Gas Works
- The Shambles
- The 1190 Massacre
- The First Minster
- Minster Library
- The Norman Castle
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Military Belt Fitting
- Barker Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall