Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- A New University
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Guildhall
- York and the Holocaust
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Walmgate Bar
- Water Lanes
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Medieval Castle
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Olave
- Gold Arm Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Sixties York
- Bootham Bar