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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Ripon College for Women
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- St Crux's Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Art Gallery
- The Greyfriars
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of St Olave
- George Leeman
- Anglian Cross