Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Roman Fortress
- The Basilica
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bootham Bar
- The Abbot's House
- Constantius Chlorus
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Gold Arm Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Is York Cursed?
- Fire in the Minster
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription from Fortress Gate