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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Second World War York
- The Norman House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York and the Holocaust
- New Shopping Centres
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Gold Arm Ring