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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 Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- The First Railway Station
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Guildhall
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Crest of York St John College
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Roman Fortress
- Church of St Olave
- Jubbergate
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy