Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Tower
- The End of the Abbey
- York and the Holocaust
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Bootham School
- Viking Coins
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Shambles
- Vikings and Christianity
- Teaching the Poor
- Feeding Roman York
- Bootham Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Retreat
- Inscription from Fortress Gate