Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Crux's Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Victoria Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Lendal Tower
- New Shopping Centres
- York Art Gallery
- Inscription to Hecules
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Female Prison
- The Norman Castle
- Monk Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head