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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- York Garrison
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Fire in the Minster
- Olive Oil Container
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Cinema Comes to York
- King Edward II and York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Male Grooming
- First World War Memorial
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Hospitium
- Holy Trinity Church
- Monk Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'