Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Transport Moves On
- Statue of Napoleon
- Middleham Jewel
- Olive Oil Container
- Inscription to Hecules
- The First Minster
- Judges Lodging
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Church of St Helen
- The White Rose of York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Monk Bar
- York Castle Museum
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Jubbergate