Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman House
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Anglian Carving
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Micklegate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fire in the Minster
- Roman Head Pot
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Judges Lodging
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Horn of Ulf
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Airfield
- The Greyfriars