Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- King Richard III and York
- The First Railway Station
- A New University
- Treasurer's House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Second World War York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Margaret Clitherow
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Railway Station
- The Council of Arles
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Stonegate