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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Garrison
- Olive Oil Container
- The New Theatre
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- First World War Memorial
- Alcuin of York
- Ripon College for Women
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Silk Cap
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Boot
- The Council of Arles
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The York Hoard
- The Bar Convent