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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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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...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Transport Moves On
- The Railway Institute
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Norman Minster
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Red Tower
- The Norman Castle
- York Bombed
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bootham School
- The Abbot's House