Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Viking Coins
- Bootham School
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Royal Station Hotel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The White Rose of York
- The York Hoard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Council of Arles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Norman Castle