Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Olive Oil Container
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Central Library
- Statue of an Athlete
- Clifford's Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Coins
- Barker Tower
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Norman Castle
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Art Gallery
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Greyfriars