Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Sixties York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and the Holocaust
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bootham School
- Viking Male Grooming
- Stonegate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- New Earswick
- York Castle Museum