Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- A New Vision For York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Council of Arles
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Norman Abbey
- The New Theatre
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Coins
- York's Airfield
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Fairfax House
- The White Rose of York
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Wilfrid