Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Is York Cursed?
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Silk Cap
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Railway Station
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Council of Arles
- Fairfax House
- Statue of an Athlete
- Statue of Napoleon
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Gold Finger Ring
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- De Grey Rooms