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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Retreat
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Cawood Sword
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Garrison
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Clifford's Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bootham School