Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- York Railway Station
- Micklegate Bar
- Is York Cursed?
- York Garrison
- Walmgate Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Teaching the Poor
- Minster Library
- The Multangular Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Bootham School
- King Edward III and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Treasurer's House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Sword Pommel