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 City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Statue of the God Mars
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Silk Cap
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Cross
- The First Minster
- York's Coat of Arms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Norman Castle
- De Grey Rooms
- The Multangular Tower
- The Black Death
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels