Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The First Railway Station
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Lendal Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Hospitium
- Viking Male Grooming
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St Crux's Church
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning