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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Medieval Prisons
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Mansion House
- King Edward III and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Black Death
- First World War Memorial
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bootham School
- The Mystery Plays