Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Abbot's House
- 62 Low Petergate
- Treasurer's House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Monk Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Railway Institute
- The Red Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A Pipkin
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Our Lady's Row
- Dick Turpin
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Minster after the Reformation