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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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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Basilica
- 62 Low Petergate
- A Pipkin
- Constantius Chlorus
- Bootham Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Micklegate Bar
- First World War York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Abbot's House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Military Belt Fitting