Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Edward II and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St Crux's Church
- Sixties York
- The Female Prison
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Lendal Tower
- York's Airfield
- Victoria Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Greyfriars
- George Leeman
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Walmgate Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall