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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The County Court House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Anglian Carving
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Guy Fawkes
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Lendal Bridge
- The Abbot's House
- The First Minster
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Cawood Sword
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Vikings and Christianity
- Monk Bar
- King Richard II and York