Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- York Art Gallery
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Water Lanes
- The Greyfriars
- Barker Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- Micklegate Bar
- The Shambles
- The Council of Arles
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Gold Arm Ring
- Jubbergate
- Viking Boot
- York Railway Station
- The Medieval Abbey
- Cinema Comes to York