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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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Norman Window Frame
- Bone Trial Piece
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- The End of the Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- Middleham Jewel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Fire in the Minster
- Barley Hall
- York Castle Museum
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'