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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The First Minster
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Coins
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A New Walk
- Our Lady's Row
- Judges Lodging
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Female Prison
- The Norman Minster
- Is York Cursed?
- First World War Memorial
- Rowntree Park
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bootham School