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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- The York Hoard
- Gold Finger Ring
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Horn of Ulf
- The County Court House
- The York Helmet
- New Shopping Centres
- View from Station Rise
- The Mansion House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Teaching the Poor
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bone Trial Piece
- Alcuin of York