Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Castle Museum
- Middleham Jewel
- Transport Moves On
- Roman Chimney Pot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Minster
- The Basilica
- Lendal Tower
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Bar Convent
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bootham Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius