Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New University
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Roman Fortress
- Dick Turpin
- Our Lady's Row
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The First Railway Station
- King Edward III and York
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Crux's Church
- York Castle Museum
- A New Walk
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Bombed
- Barker Tower
- The Battle of the Standard