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
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Leeman
- The Roman Fortress
- Guy Fawkes
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- John Carr - Architect
- Barley Hall
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Edward II and York
- Church of St Helen
- Is York Cursed?
- New Earswick
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Norman Castle
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions