Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Industrial Upheaval
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Fire in the Minster
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Boot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Transport Moves On
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Multangular Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- The York Hoard
- Treasurer's House
- York St John in the 20th Century