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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Mansion House
- King Edward I and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barley Hall
- Minster Library
- Judges Lodging
- Church of St Olave
- King Richard III and York
- The White Rose of York
- Statue of the God Mars
- The York Helmet
- The Medieval Minster
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Norman Window Frame
- A Pipkin
- The First Railway Station