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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Gold Finger Ring
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Sixties York
- Roman Head Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The 1190 Massacre
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Statue of Napoleon
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Castle