Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fishergate Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Feeding Roman York
- 62 Low Petergate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Black Death
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- George Leeman
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Crux's Church
- Roman Head Pot
- Bone Trial Piece
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A New University