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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The George Fox Incident
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Helen
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Judges Lodging
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Barker Tower
- Barley Hall
- The First Railway Station
- Bronze weights
- The Greyfriars
- View from Station Rise
- Micklegate Bar