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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Red Tower
- The Norman Castle
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The 1190 Massacre
- 62 Low Petergate
- Scarborough Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Norman Minster
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The White Rose of York
- Barker Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St Crux's Church
- Monk Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior