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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Boot
- Statue of an Athlete
- William Etty, Artist
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The First Minster
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Coat of Arms
- A New University
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St William's Shrine
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Bar Convent
- The Norman Abbey