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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- Bootham School
- The First Minster
- The Bar Convent
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The First Railway Station
- The Roman Fortress
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rowntree Park
- Holy Trinity Church
- Medieval Chamber Pot