Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Crest of York St John College
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Gold Finger Ring
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Retreat
- The Minster in Viking Times
- John Carr - Architect
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Cawood Sword
- Constantius Chlorus
- Medieval Prisons
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church