Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Greyfriars
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Statue of an Athlete
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Red Tower
- The Bar Convent
- Statue of Napoleon
- First World War York
- York Union Gas Works
- George Leeman
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Fairfax House
- Alcuin of York