Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The 1190 Massacre
- Amber Bead Workshop
- First World War York
- Lendal Bridge
- New Earswick
- The First Minster
- The York Helmet
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Minster
- The Female Prison
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Norman House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Fairfax House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Water Lanes
- Anglian Hanging Bowl