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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Medieval Minster
- New Earswick
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Crest of York St John College
- View from Station Rise
- Fire in the Minster
- Alcuin of York
- The Basilica
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant