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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Military Belt Fitting
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- First World War York
- The End of the Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- Statue of Napoleon
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Railway Station
- Bootham Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Jubbergate
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Ripon College for Women