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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- The Basilica
- The First Minster
- Jubbergate
- Dick Turpin
- Viking Coins
- Constantius Chlorus
- 62 Low Petergate
- Ouse Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- The Abbot's House
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Statue of the God Mars
- View from Station Rise
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers