Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Jubbergate
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Judges Lodging
- Statue of the God Mars
- Teaching the Poor
- Constantius Chlorus
- St Crux's Church
- The Roman Fortress
- The Female Prison
- The Mystery Plays
- Barker Tower
- The Hospitium
- Fire in the Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The New Theatre