Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Lendal Bridge
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- York Union Gas Works
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Battle of the Standard
- Barley Hall
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Viking Silk Cap
- New Shopping Centres
- First World War York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church