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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- First World War Memorial
- Stonegate
- Crest of York St John College
- Barley Hall
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman Castle
- St William's Shrine
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Middleham Jewel
- Minster Library
- The Horn of Ulf