Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Statue of the God Mars
- Yorkshire Museum
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Military Belt Fitting
- John Carr - Architect
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Viking Boot
- The Shambles
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Royal Station Hotel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Inscription to Hecules
- Stonegate