Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.