Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Central Library
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Statue of an Athlete
- Is York Cursed?
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- New Shopping Centres
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier