Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Second World War York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Central Library
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Feeding Roman York
- Our Lady's Row
- The Assembly Rooms
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Horn of Ulf
- Jewbury Cemetery