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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The First Minster
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Mary Ward
- Lendal Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- A New Walk
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bronze weights
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Anglian Cross
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Alcuin of York
- The Roman Fortress