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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Retreat
- The Norman House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Stonegate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Union Gas Works
- Gold Arm Ring
- The York Observatory
- The Guildhall
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Water Lanes
- Barley Hall
- The First Railway Station