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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Minster
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- King Edward I and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Fishergate Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York's Airfield
- Clifford's Tower
- Anglian Carving
- Lendal Tower
- The York Hoard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas