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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Cross
- The Greyfriars
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Norman House
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Jubbergate
- The York Observatory
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy