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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of St Helen
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Middleham Jewel
- Treasurer's House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Castle
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Lendal Bridge
- Yorkshire Museum
- Norman Window Frame
- Lendal Tower
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Newgate Cross Shaft