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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- The Black Death
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A New University
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Red Tower
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway