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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Gold Arm Ring
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Boot
- View from Station Rise
- The Guildhall
- The End of the Abbey
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Roman Head Pot
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- First World War York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Statue of Napoleon