Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Coins
- The Mansion House
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Retreat
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Bar Convent
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Hospitium
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Olave
- The Newgate Cross Shaft