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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- De Grey Rooms
- Micklegate Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Anglian Carving
- Victoria Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Minster Library
- First World War York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fairfax House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Military Belt Fitting