Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- York Art Gallery
- Vikings and Christianity
- King Richard II and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Micklegate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bootham School
- Ripon College for Women
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Greyfriars
- The Railway Institute
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl