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 Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The First Minster
- Stonegate
- Anglian Carving
- Bronze weights
- King Edward I and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Cawood Sword
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Clifford's Tower
- Anglian Cross
- Amber Bead Workshop
- All Saints Church, North Street
- New Shopping Centres
- Jewbury Cemetery