Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Assembly Rooms
- Inscription to Hecules
- Water Lanes
- The Hospitium
- Roman Chimney Pot
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Richard III and York
- The White Rose of York
- The Mystery Plays
- Ripon College for Women
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New University
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Greyfriars