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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- 62 Low Petergate
- Yorkshire Museum
- Gold Arm Ring
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Rowntree Park
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Boot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Mary Ward
- Is York Cursed?
- Treasurer's House
- The End of the Abbey
- Anglian Carving