Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- The Black Death
- St Crux's Church
- The Abbot's House
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Hospitium
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Debtors' Prison
- King Edward II and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Gold Arm Ring
- Jubbergate
- The Horn of Ulf
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Royal Station Hotel
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier