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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Ripon College for Women
- The Medieval Castle
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The York Observatory
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The First Minster
- The County Court House
- King Richard III and York
- The Medieval Minster
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle