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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- 62 Low Petergate
- Lendal Bridge
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Stonegate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Mithras and Arimanius