Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- York Central Library
- The Shambles
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- The End of the Abbey
- The Roman Fortress
- Crest of York St John College
- Gold Finger Ring
- The County Court House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Castle Museum
- The Battle of the Standard
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Minster
- Judges Lodging
- Rowntree Park