Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The 1190 Massacre
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Boot
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The End of the Abbey
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St William's Shrine
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Church of St Wilfrid