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 York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Mary Ward
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Bar Convent
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Olive Oil Container
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Central Methodist Chapel
- William Etty, Artist
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Norman Castle
- The Retreat
- The Mystery Plays
- Is York Cursed?
- Gold Arm Ring