Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- York's Coat of Arms
- View from Station Rise
- First World War York
- The Norman Castle
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- A New Vision For York
- York and the Holocaust
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward III and York
- Fairfax House
- The Battle of the Standard