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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Garrison
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Judges Lodging
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Scarborough Bridge
- The End of the Abbey
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Shambles
- Viking Coins
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Norman Window Frame