Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Monk Bar
- York Castle Museum
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The York Helmet
- Eric Bloodaxe
- View from Station Rise
- Norman Window Frame
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bronze weights
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Basilica
- Gold Finger Ring
- Alcuin of York
- The Minster in the 19th Century