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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Holy Trinity Church
- Treasurer's House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Guy Fawkes
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Jubbergate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Statue of Napoleon
- Norman Window Frame
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Vikings and Christianity