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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The First Railway Station
- The Bar Convent
- Olive Oil Container
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Edward I and York
- York Garrison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The New Theatre
- King Edward II and York
- Jubbergate
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The 1190 Massacre
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Dick Turpin