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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Crest of York St John College
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Monk Bar
- Bootham School
- Church of St Olave
- Stonegate
- Bronze weights
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- George Leeman
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Feeding Roman York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Olive Oil Container