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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- The George Fox Incident
- Medieval Prisons
- The Norman Castle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Water Lanes
- The County Court House
- Roman Head Pot
- Bootham School
- York Union Gas Works
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Dick Turpin
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Our Lady's Row