Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Castle
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Roman Fortress
- Gold Finger Ring
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The George Fox Incident
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Alcuin of York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Boot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Union Gas Works
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Treasurer's House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Battle of Marston Moor