Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Minster Library
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Basilica
- New Earswick
- Bootham Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Viking Silk Cap
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King Richard III and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Daniel Defoe's York