Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- The Assembly Rooms
- Treasurer's House
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Viking Boot
- Crest of York St John College
- Bootham School
- Micklegate Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Central Library
- The Basilica
- Jubbergate
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Gold Arm Ring
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Dick Turpin