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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Rowntree Park
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Cawood Sword
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Second World War York
- The 1190 Massacre