Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bootham Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Scarborough Bridge
- Walmgate Bar
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King Edward II and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Transport Moves On
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Boot
- York Garrison
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries