Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The End of the Abbey
- The Council of Arles
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Retreat
- The Railway Institute
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Alcuin of York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Anglian Cross
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- John Carr - Architect