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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Cawood Sword
- Feeding Roman York
- Fairfax House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Statue of the God Mars
- Barker Tower
- The Abbot's House
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Medieval Castle
- View from Station Rise
- The Medieval Abbey