Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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 Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- The 1190 Massacre
- The York Hoard
- Margaret Clitherow
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Gold Arm Ring
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Olive Oil Container
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Olave
- A New University