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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- The First Railway Station
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Shambles
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Anglian Cross
- York Central Library
- Anglian Carving
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- 62 Low Petergate
- The York Helmet
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman House
- The Female Prison