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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bronze weights
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward III and York
- Royal Station Hotel
- York Railway Station
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Male Grooming
- Scarborough Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy