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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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 Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The York Helmet
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Medieval Castle
- Micklegate Bar
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fishergate Bar
- Feeding Roman York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Barley Hall
- King Edward II and York
- New Shopping Centres
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Edward III and York
- Gold Finger Ring