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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Constantius Chlorus
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Black Death
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- George Leeman
- The Mansion House
- Sixties York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Norman House
- The End of the Abbey
- Inscription to Hecules
- A New Vision For York
- Jubbergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Barker Tower