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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Railway Station
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- Royal Station Hotel
- The York Helmet
- The Bar Convent
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The County Court House
- The New Theatre
- The Retreat
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Yorkshire Museum