Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Silver Strap Ends
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman Minster
- Bootham Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- William Etty, Artist
- Inscription to Hecules
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Norman Abbey
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Viking Coins
- Inside the Roman Fortress