Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The County Court House
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Clifford's Tower
- The Norman Minster
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Monk Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Barker Tower
- John Carr - Architect
- Lendal Bridge
- Vale of York Viking Hoard