Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- De Grey Rooms
- First World War York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Council of Arles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Micklegate Bar
- King Edward III and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Lendal Tower
- First World War Memorial