Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Roman Fortress
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Retreat
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barker Tower
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Fire in the Minster
- The 1190 Massacre
- York and the Holocaust
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Guildhall
- A New Walk
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window