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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bronze weights
- Statue of Napoleon
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Bombed
- York Railway Station
- Cinema Comes to York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Teaching the Poor
- The Shambles
- View from Station Rise
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Coins
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'