Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Inscription to Hecules
- Scarborough Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Guildhall
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Lendal Tower
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The George Fox Incident
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Guy Fawkes
- John Carr - Architect
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bootham Bar