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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman Minster
- The Medieval Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham School
- King Richard III and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The First Minster
- Lendal Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Female Prison
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Cawood Sword
- The White Rose of York