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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bootham Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Yorkshire Museum
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Greyfriars
- The Railway Institute
- Our Lady's Row
- Silver Strap Ends
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The 1190 Massacre
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Statue of Napoleon
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of St Olave