Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fairfax House
- Ouse Bridge
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bootham Bar
- Barker Tower
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Norman Abbey
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Council of Arles
- Monk Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions