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 Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Viking Male Grooming
- Treasurer's House
- Fishergate Bar
- The Retreat
- The White Rose of York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King Richard II and York
- The Greyfriars
- Gold Arm Ring
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Lendal Bridge
- Judges Lodging
- The New Theatre
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop