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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Norman Castle
- York St John in the 20th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Basilica
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Multangular Tower
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Garrison
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Scarborough Bridge
- Crest of York St John College
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York's Airfield
- The Norman House
- The York Hoard