Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Cawood Sword
- King Edward II and York
- The New Theatre
- Anglian Cross
- Vikings and Christianity
- Rebuilt in Stone
- De Grey Rooms
- The County Court House
- Industrial Upheaval
- Judges Lodging
- Guy Fawkes
- George Leeman
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St William's Shrine
- York Art Gallery