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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Council of Arles
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Water Lanes
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Medieval Castle
- The York Hoard
- Dick Turpin
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'