Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ouse Bridge
- Transport Moves On
- Is York Cursed?
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Royal Station Hotel
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Railway Station
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Barley Hall
- Treasurer's House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity