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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- 62 Low Petergate
- Military Belt Fitting
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Guildhall
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Gold Arm Ring
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Teaching the Poor
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Retreat
- Bootham Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)