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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring
- Lendal Tower
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Middleham Jewel
- The Multangular Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- The Mansion House
- King Edward I and York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Dick Turpin
- The First Railway Station