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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Victoria Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Railway Institute
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Boot
- Jewbury Cemetery
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- A Pipkin
- New Earswick