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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- King Richard II and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- John Carr - Architect
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bootham Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Boot
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Lendal Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York St John in the 20th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- King Edward II and York
- Bone Trial Piece