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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Medieval Minster
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- A Pipkin
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Coins
- The Norman Castle
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- A New University
- Statue of Napoleon
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Shambles
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Artists, Writers and Scientists