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 End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Crest of York St John College
- Ripon College for Women
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Lendal Bridge
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Church of St Helen
- The Greyfriars
- Transport Moves On
- The Female Prison
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York