Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Shopping Centres
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Guildhall
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- Silver Strap Ends
- George Leeman
- Roman Head Pot
- Victoria Bar
- New Earswick
- The Mansion House
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Royal Station Hotel